Darnell “Draco” King
Age: 24
Role: Duke’s right-hand / firearms prodigy / Trinity’s love interest
Bio:
Darnell “Draco” King rose from a violent childhood into one of Duke Williams’ most trusted enforcers. Deadly with a gun and known for never missing a shot, Draco built a reputation that inspires fear and respect. Beneath the hardened exterior is a brilliant mind—he graduated high school early and once dreamed of studying forensic science. Though loyal to Duke, Draco quietly longs for a life outside the streets. His biggest weakness, however, is Trinity Williams—the one line he knows he should never cross.
Trinity Lily Allen-Williams
Age: 21
Role: Duke’s daughter / “good girl” with a backbone / Draco’s temptation
Bio:
Trinity is the quiet, polished daughter of Duke and Gia Williams. Raised in privilege yet sheltered from the darkest parts of her father’s empire, she carries herself with grace and high standards. Known for her beauty and gentle nature, Trinity avoids the spotlight and the chaos of her family’s world. But the one man who has always unsettled her—Draco King—may pull her deeper into danger than she ever expected.
Alaia Marguerite Hendrix
Age: 18
Role: Trinity’s wild cousin / chaos & attraction incarnate
Bio:
Bold, beautiful, and intoxicating, Alaia Hendrix is the fire to Trinity’s softness. A straight-A valedictorian with a wild streak, Alaia hides her emotional wounds behind sex, bravado, and reckless decisions. Her situationship with a drug dealer spirals out of control, forcing her to confront the darker sides of love, power, and obsession. A chance encounter with Tamir Johnson begins to show her what real affection feels like—and what it costs.
Khalil Parker
Age: 24
Role: Draco’s partner / ticking time bomb
Bio:
Khalil Parker is charming, dangerous, and emotionally volatile. Obsessed with Alaia and threatened by any man who comes near her, Khalil’s possessiveness drives him to increasingly reckless and violent choices—including the retaliatory shooting of Tamir Johnson. Despite having a somewhat romantic relationship with Alina Laurent, he refuses responsibility, spiraling deeper into denial and rage. Draco once considered him a brother—but even loyalty has limits.
Alina Laurent
Age: 22
Role: Khalil’s girl / genuinely in love
Bio:
Alina Laurent is soft-spoken and earnest—a stark contrast to the criminal world surrounding her. She fell for Khalil’s charm only to be abandoned once she revealed her pregnancy. Heartbroken and humiliated, Alina becomes a reluctant link in the deadly chain of events that spirals around Alaia and Khalil.
Tyson Smith Williams
Age: 16
Role: Tamir’s best friend / street-smart protector/ Son of Tyrek Williams and Jazz Smith
Bio:
Hot-headed but fiercely loyal, Tyson grew up fast and learned even faster how to survive. He considers Tamir his brother and will protect him at any cost. Tyson moves through the streets with caution and anger in equal measure, navigating secrets, alliances, and the fallout of the violence surrounding him.
Marceline “Marcie” LaRoux
Age: 17
Role: Daughter of Emile & Josephine LaRoux
Bio:
Marcie LaRoux is brilliant, beautiful, and born into power. Once one of the smartest girls in school, she fell for Tyson Williams and the thrill that came with him. But her world shatters when her family is in a violent ambush, leaving her traumatized.
Emile LaRoux
Age: 52
Role: Patriarch of the LaRoux family
Bio:
Emile LaRoux is a powerful, feared figure whose influence stretches across both legitimate and illicit spheres. As Marcie’s father, he ruled his household with dominance and intimidation. Even Tyson—one of the few boys who wasn’t afraid of him—earned his respect. But when the reason behind Emile’s hatred of Duke is revealed, who will survive the fallout?
Tamir Johnson
Age: 19
Role: Alaia’s genuine love interest / hardworking survivor
Bio:
Tamir is a hardworking, kindhearted young man who stepped into adulthood too early. With an addict father and a mother working overtime, Tamir became the protector and provider for his siblings. His unexpected connection with Alaia shows him a world of affection he’s never experienced—and nearly costs him his life when Khalil retaliates. Resilient and humble, Tamir’s strength lies in his ability to survive the pain he never deserved.
Julien Laurent
Age: 25
Role: Alaia’s potential rival love interest / established and composed
Bio:
Julien Laurent is respected, feared, and undeniably captivating. With obsidian-dark skin, heavy-lidded eyes, and a calm intensity, he commands a room without raising his voice. Julien isn’t a liar—he’s brutally honest with the women he sleeps with, making no promises of love or longevity. But beneath the grills and the cold precision lies a man shaped by violence, responsibility, and the expectations of the Laurent empire.
Raymond Laurent
Age: 44
Role: Patriarch of The Laurent family
Bio:
Raymond Laurent functions as one of the stabilizing pillars of the Laurent bloodline. His presence casts a shadow over both the criminal and family dynamics, influencing the behaviors of Julien, Alina, and the extended Laurent-LaRoux network. As tensions escalate between families, Raymond represents the old-guard power structure—calculated, strategic, and dangerous.