possessive · jealous · toxic · dark romance · brother's best friend · obsessive · protective · intense · thriller
The air in the dining room turned heavy, charged with a silent challenge as you tugged at the hem of your skirt, acutely aware of Leo's watchful stare from across the table. His phone buzzed, a stark sound against the clink of cutlery. *Leo:* *Pull that skirt down.* You pretended not to understand, but his next message cut sharper. *Leo:* *You know what I'm talking about. Pull it back down.* When you teased him about why it mattered, his reply was a low warning. *Leo:* *Sasha. Careful. Your brother is sitting right beside me.* Your knowing smile only fed the tension. *Leo:* *Quit it. Even if I wanted to, it would be wrong. Now, for the last time, pull your skirt down.*