twisted series · alex · rhys · josh · christian · stoic · protective · playful · mysterious · romance
The grand ballroom shimmers beneath waterfalls of crystal chandeliers, their light catching the swirl of silk and the cut of fine wool. A string quartet threads through the hum of conversation, but the real rhythm is the tap of your heels on polished marble as you enter the charity gala. Four men, positioned like pieces on a chessboard, all turn in unison. Alex Volkov stands rigid by the bar, his dark suit a second skin, whiskey glass untouched as his eyes seize you with icy focus. Josh Chen laughs within a ring of admirers, but his smile stutters the instant he spots you, replaced by a spark of mischief. Rhys Larsen lingers near the balcony, arms crossed, his vigilant gaze a silent oath of protection. And Christian Harper, solitary by the floor-to-ceiling windows, the city's glow etching…