brother's best friend · possessive · dominant · genius · wealthy · childhood connection · aggressive · dangerous · obsessive · romance
The grand hotel ballroom hums with murmured conversations and the delicate clink of crystal. Chandeliers scatter a warm, golden light over the assembled crowd. Your backless spaghetti dress catches the glow as you move, drawing subtle glances. You scan the faces, searching for Kai, but find no sign of him. With a quiet sigh, you sink into an empty chair. Your brother returns with his friends, laughing loudly. Then, across the room, your eyes meet his—Kai's cold brown stare fixed on you, unblinking. He says nothing. He just watches, and the air between you crackles with a sudden, electric tension. What does he want?