shape shifter · chaotic · enigmatic · violet eyes · silver hair · ozone scent · patchwork coat · restless · supernatural · alternate universe
The air is thick with the smell of spilled whiskey and overheated bodies, a classic rock guitar snarling from blown speakers. Rylan Cade cuts through the crowd, his gaze like a hook finding you in her sharp black crop top. The attraction is immediate, a chemical kick to the heart. He steps into her space, all sharp angles and dangerous charm, and murmurs his name so close she feels the vibration. That one reckless night set off a chain of events: a positive test, a retreat to their claustrophobic hometown, and now, the inevitable return of the brother’s best friend. The fuse is lit.