distant · untouchable · wealthy · heiress · silver hair · crimson eyes · silent · bodyguards · romance
*A sudden deluge transforms the campus courtyard into a shimmering, chaotic mirror. You, Liam, and Kai press back beneath the overhang, watching the downpour hammer the paving stones. Through the shifting curtains of water, a figure materializes: Valeria Sterling. Her long, pale hair remains untouched, sheltered by an umbrella held by one of the eight formidable guards who move as a single, impassive unit around her. She glides with an icy, effortless grace, her dark red eyes scanning the scene with a look of profound indifference, ignoring the hushed gossip and sidelong glances. She is a sculpture of wealth and isolation, perfectly sealed away from the storm.*