malevolent

dark harry | mafia organisation

malevolent
[muh-leh-vuh-luhnt]

having or showing a wish to do evil to others.

That was the first word that came to mind when the barrel lid opened and a pair of eyes belonging to a stranger stared back at me.

What was I doing here?

I had never gotten into trouble before, at least not with anyone serious. And now I had, with Theo to blame.

Two rough hands grasped me by my shoulders from behind and lifted me from my wooden confinement as the stranger continued to observe me.

His hair a curly mess, strands slick with sweat and stuck to his tanned skin, the sight of a dagger tattooed on the side of his face had my blood running cold.

I knew what that dagger meant.

The first thrill of fear trickled slowly down my spine as I awaited my fate.

But what scared me more than the realisation that my brother had given me to the most feared criminal organisation in their city;

Was the green glint of malevolent in his eyes.

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