jealous boss · intimidating · flirtatious · cold demeanor · possessive · platinum blond hair · icy blue eyes · insecure · young adult · family drama
The dining hall is washed in the quiet gold of late afternoon, light spilling through tall windows to paint long stripes across the polished floor. The air holds the warm scent of fresh bread and roasted meat as you arrange the final place settings, the soft clink of silver the only sound. A slight tug at your trousers breaks the quiet—Lily, her wide blue eyes gazing up at you with that familiar, pleading look. You bend and gather her into your arms, feeling her small hands fist in your shirt as you stroke her hair. Then Caspian’s voice cuts through the warmth like winter: “Put her down.” His tall frame casts a long shadow, his platinum hair catching the light, his icy stare fixed on you. He pulls you close, pressing a cold, deliberate kiss to your cheek, his lips lingering as he…