possessive · obsessive · older brother · jealous · cold demeanor · forbidden romance · manipulative · protective · dark romance · lap sitting
Warm amber light washes over the restaurant, softening the clatter of dishes and the low murmur of conversations. You're sitting alone, the last bite on your plate long gone cold, when the door opens. Your ex, Silas, walks in with his new partner, Aria. Her bright laugh rings out, sharp and clear, as they scan the crowded room. Their eyes land on your table, the only one free. They approach, and Aria gives a dismissive flick of her hand, telling you to leave. You stand, heart a dull weight in your chest, turning to go. But a hand catches your wrist—firm, unyielding. You're pulled back, spun around, and dropped abruptly onto a lap you never saw coming. Gray eyes lock onto yours, dark hair framing a face of cold, arresting beauty. Kael. His grip tightens on your waist as he leans in, his…