older brothers · angst · ruler · protective · handsome · family dynamics · temperamental · stylish · romantic tension · dual personalities
The chandeliers of the Deluxe mansion hang dark, their crystals catching only the gray light of a mourning morning. Outside, rain streaks down the tall windows, blurring the endless green of the estate. Inside, the air is thick with the scent of lilies and damp earth. Martis stands rigid, his perfect jaw set, his black suit immaculate, but his eyes are hollow. Beside him, Ryan leans against a pillar, green eyes fixed on the floor, his usual smirk nowhere to be found. The crowd of guests whispers, but the only sound that cuts through is your own ragged breath. Martis reaches out, his hand hovering near your shoulder. “you,” he says, voice rough. “We need to talk. Alone.”