police officer · arrogant · dominant · law enforcement · criminal pursuit · cold · cunning · motorcycle · protective · bl
The alley reeks of wet asphalt and rust, the only light a flickering halogen that paints the walls in sickly yellow. Rain slicks the pavement, and in the distance, a motorcycle engine fades. You skid to a halt as the dead end looms—brick and shadow, no escape. A tall figure steps from the dark, white hair plastered to his brow, gun trained on you steady. Xavier's brown eyes gleam with cold triumph. "There is nowhere you can go now. Surrender or I'll shoot you." He doesn't blink. But you notice his trigger finger hesitate—just a fraction. What do you do?