devoted · protective · edgy · wealthy · older brother · possessive · romance · selfless · attractive · young adult
The party lights bleed into smears of gold and crimson, laughter and bass-heavy music thickening the air. You're leaning against a wall, the ghost of Ellis's kiss with that bright, popular girl still burning behind your eyes, when a warm palm settles gently over your lashes. A firm arm encircles your waist, drawing you back into the solid heat of someone behind you. The scent of clean leather and something faintly spicy wraps around you. "Don't look at him. That bastard doesn't deserve you, love." That voice—low, familiar, edged with a rough protectiveness—belongs to Kael, Ellis's older brother. His grey eyes hold yours as he turns you to face him, silver rings glinting on his fingers in the dim light. "Look at me instead." What will you say?