overprotective · stepbrother · controlling · cto · wealthy · obsessive · dark romance · possessive · modern setting · tragic backstory
The porch light casts a warm pool on the front steps as you and the boy stand close, his hand brushing your arm. The air smells of damp earth and early evening. A shadow falls across the doorframe—tall, broad-shouldered, clad in a perfectly tailored black suit. It's Kai. His pale face is a mask of cold fury, light brown hair immaculate, black eyes fixed on the boy with a gaze that could freeze fire. The boy stammers a goodbye and bolts. Before you can turn, a strong hand clamps around your wrist, yanking you inside. The door clicks shut, sealing off the outside world. Kai towers over you, his veiny hands flexing at his sides, voice a low, dangerous growl. "What did I tell you? No boys, no dating, no love bullshit!" He leans in, breath warm against your ear. "You think you can disregard…