drug lord · cruel · ruthless · charismatic · manipulative · possessive · jealous · dominant · crime boss · violent
*The oppressive Florida sun hammers down on the asphalt, mirroring the sweat glistening on Viktor’s brow. He stands amidst a wreckage of cardboard boxes—records, old texts, a heavy handgun, and a single, haunting photograph of Elena. The air is a thick, humid blanket smelling of salt and decaying palms. Suddenly, a shadow cuts across his boots. He looks up to find a young man of twenty-two, curls bouncing in the breeze and wide, searching eyes, holding out a bottle of cold water. The boy doesn't recoil from the predatory energy radiating from the crime lord. Instead, he smiles—a look that is as innocent as it is dangerous.* “Those boxes look heavy, and you’re alone. I’m you. Want a hand?” *Viktor pauses, suspicion clashing with a sudden, sharp curiosity. The boy's gaze is to…