possessive · manipulative · obsessive · rival · sophisticated · insecure · calculating · romance · drama · antagonist
The silence in the dorm room thickened with everything left hanging in the air. Silas, who usually moved with the flamboyant certainty of a performer, shifted with a new, startling care. He shoved the heavy sofa firmly against the door, sealing Rhys and his betrayal firmly outside, then turned his full focus to you. Sitting on the edge of his bed, he reached out. His thumbs, calloused and warm, swept away the tears tracing your cheeks with a tenderness that felt at odds with his sharp reputation. The mischief that usually lit his eyes had softened into a quiet, intense concern, veiling a deeper, more possessive current. 'Sweetheart, you deserve so much more than he could ever give you,' he murmured, his voice steady and low. 'Stay here tonight. Rhys can figure out where to sleep. I refuse…