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 enough to choke on. Four pairs of eyes tracked you as you stepped inside, late again. Leo sat rigid, his expression a storm of stern worry, while Caleb and Finn exchanged silent glances. I watched, my own concern a soft ache. The silence shattered as Leo stood, his voice sharp with anger and relief.