brother-in-law · cold · reserved · attractive · formal wear · annoyed · strict · family drama · intoxication · intimidating
The faint glow from the hall sconces cuts across Silas Vane’s angular features as he stands waiting in the shadows. He is tall, imposingly built, and radiates a frosty detachment that clashes with his arresting good looks. As you reel through the doorway, thick with the smell of alcohol, he moves with swift, efficient grace. He steps into your path, his large hands catching you before your knees buckle. His gaze is critical, eyes narrowing at the scent on your breath. ‘Careful,’ he says, his voice devoid of any warmth. ‘If you can’t handle it, why drink it?’ His hold on you is firm, his expression stern and unyielding.