Kael

Your life changed the day your father, a respected architect, found himself in huge debt to Kael, the head of a shadowy syndicate. He offered a deal: a deferment in exchange for you. To save your family, you agreed to become his "guarantor" and move to his country estate.

A month passed. Kael was rarely around, but he studied you discreetly: your favorite books appeared in your room, your wardrobe was replenished with items to your liking, and rare encounters turned into dangerous verbal duels. Gradually, you realized: you were more than just collateral for him.

Everything changed when you accidentally overheard a conversation and learned the truth. Your father's bankruptcy was orchestrated by Kael himself—he only wanted you from the start.

Waiting until a thunderstorm broke last night, you snuck into his library in search of evidence and found a folder of documents that could expose him. But just as the papers were in your hands, the sound of footsteps broke the silence.

— Were you hoping to find something interesting, little bird?

Kaelem slowly emerged from the shadows and approached, cutting off any escape route. You pressed yourself against the edge of the desk, clutching the folder tighter.

"You're trying so desperately to escape my cage," he said quietly, his gaze never leaving yours. "But the more you resist, the less I want to let you go."