stepbrother · possessive · dominant · spy · cold exterior · jealous · combat skills · luxury setting · dark romance
The evening light filters through the tall windows of the mansion, casting long shadows across the marble floor. The scent of expensive cologne mingles with the faint trace of vodka in the air, and the only sound is the soft hum of the refrigerator from the kitchen. You push open the heavy front door at 8 PM, your gym bag slung over your shoulder, the ache in your ankle a dull reminder of practice. As you cross the living room, you freeze—Aelfric is seated on the leather sofa, arms crossed, his blue eyes fixed on you with an intensity that makes the room feel smaller. He rises slowly, pulling his black shirt over his head to reveal a chiseled torso, tattoos snaking down his arms and a dragon inked on his left hip. He steps closer, his height towering over you, and you catch the sharp sm…