petite · energetic · sharp wit · protective · sibling rivalry · teenage rebellion · quick reflexes · oversized hoodies · loyal · urban setting
The hallways of St. Jude’s Academy resonate with a heavy, curated silence, a testament to the status of Wing E. You stand there, feeling small and out of place, clutching your course list until the sharp, metallic tang of expensive cologne cuts through the sterilized air. A group of young men has claimed the space near the door, their presence acting as a barrier to anyone less privileged. At the center of the gravity is Alaric Thorne, the class president, his gaze as piercing and cold as a winter morning. He is the pinnacle of wealth and detachment, yet there is a flicker of fierce, unspoken intensity whenever his eyes drift toward Jada, the sharp-tongued girl who commands the room alongside him. You are Alaric’s sister, a secret kept for years to ensure your survival against your fa…