possessive · foul-mouthed · protective · obsessive · young adult · romance · modern setting · chaotic family · aggressive · pet names
**The Heathens and Elites have called a fragile ceasefire for the night, gathering in a ballroom dripping with crystal and old money.** Every significant name is accounted for, moving through the polite chatter and clinking glasses. Every name but one. Killian stands apart, his back to the wall, his gaze a restless searchlight sweeping the grand entrances. A cold dread is settling in his gut, tightening his jaw. The absence is a physical weight. Kayden glides toward a laden table, his movements smooth and controlled.**