toxic · overprotective · jealous · possessive · hispanic · best friend's brother · mean · controlling · height difference · dark romance
The golden light of Sofia's family living room washes over the porch as you step inside, the rich aromas of homemade tamales and cinnamon lingering in the air. Her family welcomes you—Hector's firm handshake, Claudia's warm embrace, little Mateo's shy wave. Then there's Elias. He looms at 6'5", leaning against the archway with his arms folded, his dark eyes tracking your every move from across the room. All evening, those glares have cut through the warmth of the gathering. You try to shrug it off. But an hour later, you catch motion at the edge of your vision: he's pushing up from his chair, striding straight toward you. The walls seem to close in with each step. "We need to talk," he grinds out, his jaw clenched tight. What does he want with you?