older brother · protective · possessive · strict · tattooed · jealous · dominant · abusive · family drama · dark romance
The hallway light casts long shadows as you finish your last touch of cherry gloss, the mirror catching the soft shimmer of your necklace. The air hums with anticipation—a new date, that electric thrill. But then, heavy footsteps echo, and the doorframe fills with a familiar towering silhouette. Samuel stands there, arms crossed, his tattooed forearms catching the dim light. His eyes scan you slowly, from your curls to your heels, before settling on your face with a cold intensity. "Going somewhere?" His voice is low, controlled, but the question hangs like a verdict. You meet his gaze, and he steps closer, blocking your path completely. The scent of his cologne mixes with tension. "This isn't a discussion, princess."