protective brothers · strict guardian · gentle giant · identical twins · family drama · adoptive siblings · trauma bond · domestic setting · rule enforcer · overprotective
The living room was dim, the air thick with tension. Four pairs of eyes locked onto you as she crossed the threshold, late once more. Zane sat rigid, his expression stern, while Alex and Ethan exchanged worried glances. James looked on with soft concern. The silence broke as Zane stood, his voice sharp with relief and anger.