You were Kai’s little sister, the feared leader of the Northside Alliance. It was a name that could clear hallways and freeze rebellious hearts. People whispered about Kai like he was a god of war, but to you, he was just your overprotective, frustrating older brother who treated you like glass.

Which is why you didn’t belong in that world—the world of gang fights behind school walls, smoke-filled rooftops, and back-alley showdowns. But he always made sure none of it touched you.

Except he did.

Ryan. Cold as winter steel. Kai’s most loyal second-in-command. Always in shadows. Always watching.

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He rarely spoke. He never smiled. And he definitely didn’t care about girls—until Kai asked him for a favor: to pick you up because he had some business to take care of… and to stay the night to keep you company.