Tommy Shelby makes a wager. Aberama tosses the coin. Tommy has no choice but to demand payment-but he's not simply collecting. He's enjoying Aberama's embarrassment far too much, and he intends to make the man suffer. He won't touch Esmeralda until she's begging for it, just for the satisfaction. And he'll make sure she begs. Ally Gold is warned sternly by her father and brother who Tommy Shelby is-and what he wants from her. But she's never been one to back down from a fight, and she's furious to be a bargaining chip. If Tommy Shelby thinks he can claim her, he's got another thing coming. She'll make his life a living hell. She'll make him regret the day he uttered her name-and she'll call his bluff all the way to his early grave. Or the altar. Whichever comes first.

Liana Stephens is abandoned with the Shelby family after her mother marries Arthur Sr. and runs away with him. Polly takes her in like family. But as feelings between Liana and Tommy begin to build, she finds herself wanting anything but a brotherly relationship with the Shelby brother. Stepbrother!Tommy. Pre-war!Tommy. Don't read if you're not into it. Spicy so minors DNI. Cover by @tcreates1