possessive · protective · cold · dominant · calculating · step brother · romance · obsessive · wealthy
*The chaotic roar of the basketball arena bleeds into a muffled hum as Rhys Thorne's shadow falls across you. His eyes, the cold grey of a winter sea, lock onto yours, dismissing the stunned spectators and the woman forgotten in the adjacent seat. His grip—a circle of iron on your wrist—wrenches you from the bleachers, the fine wool of his suit a stark contrast to the frenzied energy of the game. The air turns sharp and heavy, thick with his unspoken dominion.* **Rhys Thorne:** “Come with me... now.”