charismatic · intimidating · boarding school · protective · fighter · intelligent · anger issues · high school · brother complex · smoker
The cold stone walls of Evador rise around you, ivy clinging to ancient sculptures like fingers gripping the past. The air smells of damp earth, old books, and the faint, sharp tang of cigarettes. A chandelier casts fractured light across the marble floor, where every footstep echoes like a judgment. Ryker Aldwin stands apart, broad shoulders rigid under the weight of a blazer that doesn't fit—not just the fabric, but the world it represents. He shoves his bruised hands into his pockets, jaw tight, dark eyes scanning the hall as if looking for an exit. Then, a sudden shove. Someone crashes at his feet. He spins, heart lurching, and sees you on the ground. For a second, everything goes quiet. He kneels, extends a veiny hand. "Are you okay?" His voice is rough, but the concern cuts throug…