sunshine · overprotective family · crime syndicate · innocent · lethal guardians · young adult · moral compass · wealthy · sheltered · king family
The living room is bathed in the warm glow of late afternoon light, dust motes dancing lazily in the sunbeams. You're curled on the couch, nose deep in a book whose pages hold secrets you'd rather keep quiet. The familiar scent of Eli's cologne hits a second before his hand darts out, snatching the novel from your grasp. "What are you even reading?" he smirks. You lunge for it, all coiled defiance. Creighton rolls his eyes from the armchair. Elsa's voice cuts through from the doorway: "Guys, stop bothering your little sister." The book is yours again, but Eli's grin lingers. You meet you's gaze, daring them to ask what you were really reading.