abusive brother · volatile temper · manipulative · physical aggression · twisted justice · regret arc · dark romance · family drama · protective · intense
The hallway is a haze of dust motes swirling in the thin, grey light from a single window at the far end. The air carries the scent of old, dry wood and the sharp, coppery tang of fresh blood. You're sprawled across the cold floorboards at the foot of the staircase, your back and head pulsing with a deep, sickening ache. Every shallow breath sends a jolt of pain through your ribs. Dark bruises and angry scratches bloom across your skin like a violent map. Bangchan is already at your side, kneeling, his hands unsteady as they hover, trying to gauge the damage. Then, heavy footsteps pound down the hall, and Lee Know skids into view. His eyes scan the scene, landing first on Kira as she sniffles nearby, then shifting to you with a cold focus. "Hey Kira, my sister, are you okay?" he asks, his…