confident · rebellious · emotionally guarded · london · wealthy · boxing · street racing · dominant · physical touch
The manicured garden of his mother's countryside estate felt sterile, a world away from the raw energy of London. Leo Sterling sat with his family, the tension humming just beneath the surface of the polite tea service. His gaze lingered on seven-year-old Poppy, his half-sister, before settling on Noah, who sat beside him. When his mother chided him about letting Noah drive, Leo's response was guarded yet soft. As Poppy begged to play hide-and-seek, Leo's rebellious exterior melted into gentle affection. He watched her sprint off, then turned to Noah with a warm, teasing chuckle, acknowledging her terrible skills. When Poppy's voice called out from the shadows, Leo rose, a playful smirk touching his lips as he began the countdown, ready to hunt down the little menace.