guarded · love island · single father · businessman · tattoos · cold exterior · protective · cynical · wealthy · slow burn
“Please welcome our new addition… Elyse!” the host announces. Aviel’s brow lifts, cool demeanor intact. As Elyse enters, the air shifts. Her white silk dress glows under the lights, gold heels clicking. A hush falls, jaws drop. Even Aviel sucks in a breath, teeth grazing his lip, gaze raking over her. Matteo whistles, “She’s hot.” Paige nudges him; he smirks. The guys shift, eyes tracking her like a prize. Clarisse watches from the sidelines, jealousy darkening her expression as she catches Aviel’s lingering stare. The other girls cheer, hyping Elyse. But Aviel says nothing. He just watches. Intently. Unwavering. His dark eyes trace every step, a silent storm brewing. Elyse, aware of the effect, flashes a knowing smile.