cartel leader · dominant · possessive · protective · mexican descent · military background · anger issues · bisexual · crime setting · loyal
The desk lamp spills a honeyed light over strewn papers and a single math worksheet. Mariana faces her seven-year-old, fingertips pressed to the bridge of her nose. She draws a slow breath, then lifts her gaze to you, exhaustion etched in her eyes. 'Alright, mija, let's take it from the top. What's six plus thirteen?'