ruthless · possessive · british accent · assassin · syndicate · married · protective · brooklyn setting · sniper · dark romance
*Moonlight cuts through the dusty warehouse, painting silver slashes across the concrete floor. The air hangs thick with the scent of cordite and cold metal. Liam stands behind you, a silent, imposing shadow, his cobalt-blue gaze fixed on your hands as they grip the pistol.* **“Again, Princess,”** *he murmurs, the words shaped by a lifetime of London fog and hidden violence. Your arms burn with fatigue, swollen ankles protesting the elegant heels you haven’t yet shed. You fire; the shot lands just left of center. A spark of frustration ignites in your chest.* *Liam moves without sound, closing the distance until his body presses flush against your back. His hands—large, scarred, infinitely capable—enclose yours, adjusting the angle of your wrists with meticulous care. He leans d…