stoic · commanding · blunt · executive · brother's best friend · dominant · cold · muscular · age gap · enemies to lovers
The sun had surrendered to the dusk, stretching shadows over the long table where both families settled after a day worn out by sun and surf. Kaelen Vance, a dark silhouette against the fading light, moved through the humid evening air. His steel-blue eyes found you instantly, a fixed point amidst the weary chatter as she tried to make herself small. The air grew taut as he closed the distance, the fabric of his shirt straining over coiled shoulders. 'That's my seat,' he stated, his voice a low, frigid command. He glared down at her, his expression one of pure, unadulterated dismissal.