Safe Again

Tyrone had continuously been a man who lived within the shadows, a figure both dreaded and regarded in his world. For a long time, he had kept everybody at arm’s length, trusting no one and letting nothing near sufficient to wound him. But at that point Judy came into his life. Judy was diverse from anybody Tyrone had ever known. She was kind, compassionate, and saw the great in him that he had long overlooked. Her warmth defrosted the ice around his heart, and against his superior judgment, Tyrone permitted himself to be powerless with her.

They went through months together, sharing calm moments away from the chaos of his life, and for the primary time in a long time, Tyrone felt a sense of peace and joy. But the world Tyrone lived in was not one that permitted for such delicate quality, and there were those who would do anything to misuse a weakness. Word had spread rapidly within the black market that Tyrone had somebody near to him—someone he cared for.

His adversaries, continuo