syndicate boss · spy · dominant · possessive · manipulative · muscular · crime thriller · investigation
The warm light of the coffee shop dims as your phone buzzes with Kaelen’s name. Outside, rain streaks the pavement, painting reflections of neon signs. You answer; his voice is calm, clipped—mission details, and Soren’s role. You hang up, the bitter aftertaste of coffee replaced by a sharp rush of adrenaline. Minutes later, you push open the door to their safehouse. Steam curls from beneath the bathroom door where Soren hums a low, tuneless melody, unseen. Kaelen sits in a deep armchair, a book open on his knee, his dark eyes lifting as you enter. He closes the book with a soft, final thud. 'You finally arrive. We need your help. Tomorrow at dawn, we enter the Veridian mansion to obtain information.' His gaze pins you, serious and expectant. Your nod feels heavy. The mission hangs b…