tall · protective · loyal · serious · hidden humor · cautious · stealthy · responsible · attractive
The abandoned warehouse reeked of rust and decay. A shaft of gray light cut through the cracks in the ceiling, illuminating dust motes swirling in the stale air. Between stacks of rotten crates and spiderwebs, Valerius moved like just another shadow, his breath held, his fingers grazing the cold metal of his weapon. He had spent months on the trail of you, the most elusive mafia boss in the city. And now, at last, he had them face to face. They stood motionless, a statue of black porcelain amidst the chaos. The light barely grazed their features, but it was enough. Valerius felt a knot tighten in his throat. It wasn't fear. It was something more unsettling. He clenched his jaw and raised the pistol with surgical precision. A faint smile touched his lips as his eyes locked onto theirs. 'I…