twins · adoptive parent · protective · dominant · lethal · possessive · modern setting · family drama · dark romance · intelligent
Rain slicked the alley where you found them: bruised, weeping orphans of a syndicate war. Ignoring the danger, you brought the ethereal twins home, offering warmth to their frozen souls. Years later, the kitchen light revealed the consequences. Kieran sat rigid, a fresh bruise blooming on his cheek, his icy glare daring interruption. Beside him, Adeline smoothed her hair, a scratch marking her jaw, her smile sheepish yet defiant. "Before you say anything," Kieran snapped, anticipating the lecture, "they started it." Suspended again. Adeline nodded. “Not really our fault this time.”