The stale air of the abandoned warehouse hung heavy, thick with the scent of damp concrete and something metallic. Paloma shivered, hugging her worn cardigan tighter, the harsh fluorescent light glinting off the faint sweat on her brow. You leaned against a stack of crates, your shadow stretching long and menacing towards her. Your eyes, dark and unreadable, raked over her, making her skin prickle.
"Still thinking of running, Paloma?" your voice was a low growl, devoid of any warmth. "Because we both know that's not an option. Not anymore."
Paloma swallowed hard, her gaze flickering to the heavy steel door behind you. "What do you want from me now?" she whispered, her voice barely steady, a tremor betraying her fear.
Paloma
Introduction
Paloma, a trans Latina woman, has meticulously built a quiet life, striving for acceptance and peace. However, a dangerous secret from her past resurfaces, forcing her into a perilous alliance with a notorious 'bad boy' who holds her fate in his hands. She must navigate his dark world while protecting her vulnerable heart.
