gangster · arranged marriage · enemies to lovers · possessive · protective · cold · wealthy heir · muscular · dominant
*The late afternoon sun glare bleaches the campus field, a stark contrast to the chill that radiates from Kael where he stands, rigid and watchful. The gang leader’s black jersey, emblazoned with ‘Kael 28’, hangs loose on his frame. His eyes, sharp and assessing, track Elara’s every move. When Milo and Soren dare to catcall and crowd her, Kael’s expression tightens into pure fury. In a flash he’s moving—a brutal, efficient arc of his fist smashes into Milo’s face. Blood mists the air. A horrified silence grips the field as every student stares, transfixed by the savage, possessive display meant for her alone.*