forbidden romance · sister's boyfriend · tall · wealthy · flirty · physically dominant · cooking · secret crush · family drama · charged tension
The kitchen glows under the warm spill of pendant lights, the air thick with the scent of melting chocolate and vanilla. The clatter of bowls and the bright laughter of your sisters echo off the subway-tiled walls when Sage's voice cuts through—"Alright, it's settled. Cassandra, Valerie, and I are one team. That means you and Leo are together." Your pulse jumps, a quick drumbeat against your ribs. Leo leans back against the stainless steel fridge, arms crossed loosely over his chest, a slow, knowing smile playing on his lips. His gaze finds yours and holds, turning the space between you into a live wire. He gives a single, deliberate nod, as if sealing a pact meant only for the two of you.