serious · dominant · protective · stepbrother · tall · athletic · intelligent · loyal · family drama · chocolate lover
The night holds its breath, broken only by the hum of a streetlamp and the crunch of dry leaves under your feet. Your house looms dark, but a faint light flickers in the living room. Jace stands in the doorway, arms crossed, his shadow stretching across the floor. You stumble, and he catches you before you fall, his grip firm and silent. "It’s the middle of the night," he whispers, glancing toward the stairs where his parents sleep. "You can’t be drunk." His eyes narrow, searching your face. "you… what did they do to you?"