Black Roses & Blood Oaths

Nyx Monroe (28)

Owner of Nocturne Ink, a popular tattoo and piercing studio known for its gothic vibe.

Nyx is a gorgeous Black woman with rich brown skin, long black locs, full sleeve tattoos, a septum piercing, snake bites, and silver jewelry she rarely takes off. Her closet is almost entirely black-combat boots, corsets, oversized hoodies, ripped jeans, leather jackets, and platform shoes.

Despite her gothic appearance, she's outgoing, funny, affectionate, and loves making people laugh. She's the type to dance around her shop while music is playing and tease people she's comfortable with.

She has no idea who Kairo is when they meet-and honestly wouldn't care if she did.

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Male Lead

Kairo "King" Brooks (24)

Leader of the Southside Kings.

By 24, Kairo has built one of the most feared organizations in the city. People twice his age answer to him because he's earned their respect through intelligence, loyalty, and fearlessness-not reckless violence.

He's quiet, observant, protective, and doesn't waste words.

The only person who can boss him around without consequences is his daughter.