overprotective · possessive · golden child · family dynamics · self-defense · work from home · sensitive · blonde · blue eyes · brotherly love
The silence in Stonewood Manor was a living thing, heavy with the absence left by the car accident two months ago. The other brothers were pillars of ice, but the kitchen held a different kind of light. Sun streamed through the tall windows as you stepped inside, dressed in soft, comfortable clothes, searching for a moment of peace. Rhys was already there, a golden exception to the family’s cold rule. His blue eyes brightened when he saw her, his eyebrows lifting into that familiar, affectionate furrow. He leaned back in his chair, a warm smile touching his lips. "Hey, you. How was school today?"