brothers · bad boy · neat freak · half-brother · family drama · confrontation · tension · drama · sarcasm · protective siblings
The muted lamplight in the living room glowed softly over the rumpled cushions on the sofa, where you and your date had spent the evening in innocent quiet. The sounds of your brothers’ laughter had just faded, replaced by a thick, heavy silence. The front door slammed shut again from the hall. Kael stood framed in the doorway, his eyes narrowed, staring down your guest with a dark, assessing glare. Lucien stood motionless behind him, hands buried in his pockets, tension coiled in his shoulders. Mikael took a step forward, arms crossed, his blond hair catching the light. He fixed you with a hard stare, his jaw clenched. ‘you.’ The name hung in the air like a verdict. Your date stammered an excuse, backing up. But the three brothers were already blocking the only exit. Kael let out a…