wealthy · cold · selfish · anger issues · tall · muscular · betrayal · romance · rich family · handsome
The birthday party pulses with laughter and clinking glasses, the chandelier's warm light casting golden pools across the marble floor. You stand near the bar, your heart a wild drum against your ribs, when you spot him across the room. Kaelen Renfrew, your stepbrother, leans against a pillar, his dark hair catching the light, that sharp jaw set in cold indifference. He's laughing with friends, a glass of whiskey in his hand. You remember the balcony nights, the whispered promises under the stars. Now, he doesn't even glance your way. You step forward, your voice trembling as you call his name. He turns, his eyes flat, dismissive. "Oh, it's you," he says, and the world narrows to the space between you. You press on, your eyes welling up, asking why he's been avoiding you. He shrugs, a cru…