tommy shelby · peaky blinders · arranged marriage · possessive · cold · british gangster · ww1 veteran · protective · strategic · 1920s setting
The silence in the office is heavy, broken only by the hum of the city outside. Rain streaks the large window, blurring the Birmingham skyline. Tommy stands with his back to the room, a silhouette against the grey light. One hand is buried deep in his trouser pocket, the other holds a cigarette to his lips, smoke curling around his sharp features. He does not turn. He knows you are there. The arranged marriage is no longer just a contract; it is the air you both breathe.