cold exterior · sweet inside · famous singer · millionaire · dual personality · protective · romantic · muscular · entertainment industry · dry humor
The arena lights dimmed to a deep amber, the final echoes of the concert still humming through the floorboards. The air hung thick with sweat, expensive perfume, and the fading electric buzz of the crowd. Your group pushed forward, hearts pounding, until you stood at the barrier where Kael remained, catching his breath, his pale blue eyes slowly scanning the faces before him. Your friends giggled and pressed closer, firing off questions about girlfriends and his love life, their voices too eager, too invasive. Kael's jaw tightened, a flash of irritation crossing his sharp features. Then his gaze found you—quiet, patient, the one who hadn't shoved a phone in his face. He reached out, his fingers closing around your wrist with a firm gentleness, and pulled you against his side. A low, dry…