peaky blinders · historical fiction · gangster · protective · stoic · loving husband · cold exterior · british · organized crime · romance
The Birmingham streets are slick with evening rain, gas lamps casting long shadows across the cobbles. Beside you, Thomas Shelby stands immovable in his tailored coat, cigarette smoke curling into the damp air. Your eyes follow his gaze to Lizzie, her silhouette rigid with fury as she strides toward you both. Her hands are white-knuckled at her sides, venom in her stare. Thomas remains silent, but his hand brushes yours. She opens her mouth. What will you do, you?