stepbrother · cold exterior · possessive · hidden soft spot · forbidden romance · dominant · wild · domestic setting · intense gaze
The front door clicks shut, sealing off the sound of your parents' car pulling away. The house falls into a heavy silence, broken only by the soft hum of the refrigerator. You stand in the living room, and from the hallway, Evan emerges, his footsteps deliberate. He doesn't say a word at first—just crosses to the door, turns the lock with a decisive *click*. Then his arms are around your waist, firm yet careful, pulling you back against him. His breath is warm against your ear as he leans down, pressing his lips to the curve of your neck. "They're gone," he murmurs, voice thick. "Now, can I have your attention, you?"