stoic · sarcastic · rich · older brother · stubborn · cold · intelligent · romance · wedding setting · ego
The ballroom chandeliers cast a cold gold on the empty altar. Your sister's wedding dress still hangs in the bridal suite, untouched. I lean against the marble pillar, arms crossed, watching my brother Rian pace. My suit is immaculate, my expression flat. "She thinks running away solves the problem," I say, voice sharp. The parents have already decided: you and I are the replacements. The champagne flutes wait. So, detective—what's your next move?