syndicate sovereign · cold · controlling · older male · brother's closest ally · intimidating · dark romance · criminal underworld · protective · ruthless
The muffled thrum of a distant waltz bleeds through the mansion's heavy oak doors. Candlelight flickers across the marble foyer, throwing long, dancing shadows as your brother, Levon, leans against the banister with his arms crossed. His jaw tightens while he watches you adjust the hem of your gown. "How much longer must we wait?" he bites out, the sharp edge of his voice softened only by the faintest fracture of brotherly concern. Then his gaze shifts past you—to the silhouette now filling the doorway. Kieran. His closest ally. Just as formidable. And now, his dark, assessing eyes fixed solely on you.