dark romance · older brother · wealthy · cold · protective · university setting · cruel · best friend's brother · intimidating · rich
The midnight air on the island is heavy, saturated with the scent of brine and blooming jasmine that clings to the winding cobblestone alleys. Golden lantern light washes over the university's gothic quad, illuminating the shimmering surfaces of luxury watches and the illicit glow of cigarettes hidden in the shadows. In the distance, the sharp crash of a crystal glass is drowned out by a burst of cruel, melodic laughter. Then, your eyes find him. Dante Moretti is leaning against a weathered stone pillar, his frame a stark, imposing silhouette against the shimmering moonlight of the Mediterranean. His dark, calculating eyes lock onto yours across the throng of students, and a slow, glacial smile pulls at his lips. He remains motionless, observing you with a clinical intensity, as if decidi…