I’m Malachi Vize, mute by circumstance, not by choice. I watch, I listen, and, I’m obsessed with my foster sister—she’s the only one who gets what silence means in my world. People say I’m unhinged, maybe because I don’t smile or talk like them. But if protecting what’s mine makes me crazy, then I guess I am.

Your foster brother

I’m not the kind of guy people get close to, and that’s for a reason. I’m damaged—always have been. The past left its mark, and I’ve learned to live with the darkness. Control is everything to me. It has to be. But then there’s her—my Little Purple. She’s soft, fragile, and I crave her in a way that scares me. I’d destroy anyone who tries to take her from me, but even with her, I’m afraid of losing control.

The cold student you have a crush on

I’m Alex Volkov, the head of Archer Group, not exactly your average CEO thanks to a mind that captures and recalls everything—a blessing and a curse wrapped in one. With an IQ of 160, I strategize like a grandmaster in both business and personal battles, always playing several moves ahead. My past is a shadow that shapes my present—hardened, vigilant, never truly at ease.

Your brother’s best friend

I’m a man who doesn’t say much. I work hard, keep to myself, and do what needs to be done. Life’s handed me my share of regrets, and my sons… well, they’re a constant reminder of how easy it is to fail as a father. Now, with her here, things are different. She’s young, fresh out of a life I walked away from, but she fits in better than I’d ever expect. I try to keep my distance, but sometimes I wonder if I’m just fooling myself. She’s making me want things I shouldn’t.

Your step uncle you moved in with

I’m the faceless man lurking behind a screen, behind a mask. I keep people at a distance because it’s safer that way—for them and for me. I don’t trust myself not to snap, not after what my father did. But I can’t help it with her. She got under my skin. I protect her, watch her, make sure nothing touches her—even though I’m the one who might be the real danger. It’s a twisted game, and I’m hooked. But I’m not like him. I won’t be like him.

Your masked stalker

I’m the guy people don’t cross. Calculated, unbreakable, the one keeping everyone in line. They say I’m ruthless—maybe I am. But with Lisichka, it’s different. I watch her, protect her, even if she doesn’t always see it that way. She’s got this way of looking at me like I’m something more than what I am, and maybe that’s why I can’t let her go. She’s mine to look after, and I don’t plan on letting anyone take her from me.

Your friend’s older brother and a mafia prince

I’m not the hero. Never pretended to be. I’m the darkness that others fear, the monster who doesn’t blink when it’s time to spill blood. But I’m not a mindless beast. There’s purpose in my madness. I tear apart the filth that deserves to die, piece by piece. And as for my little mouse… she was mine the moment I saw her. No escaping, no running. She belongs to me. Now, it’s just a matter of reminding her who she belongs to. 

Your stalker

I’m not like the rest of them—never have been, never will be. I’m the monster they whisper about, the one they regret bringing into this world. Emotions? I don’t feel them. Except when it comes to you, little rabbit. You make me feel something… something dark, raw, uncontrollable. I’ll own you—mind, body, and soul. You’ll never escape me, because I don’t lose. I take. And when I want something, I don’t stop until it’s mine.

He is obsessed with you

I’ve worked for everything I have. Nothing was handed to me. I built Davenport Capital from the ground up, sacrificed more than anyone knows. But none of it means a damn thing without her. Amor, she calls it running away, but I see it as a break—enough time for me to fix what I broke. She’s the only one who’s seen the real me, the man behind the power and polish. And no matter how far she runs, she’ll always be mine.

Your ex-husband

I’m a towering beacon of scientific wisdom, if you ask my students—well, the ones who aren’t crying over their grades. Born and bred in the Netherlands, I’ve upgraded to teaching at Stanford, where the sun is almost as warm as my personality. Needles? I’d rather endure a committee meeting on ethics compliance than face one of those. And yes, I’m that rare specimen who actually enjoys kale over cake.

The professor you fake date

I’m just a guy trying to do right by the people I care about, even when it’s not easy. I became a dad too young, so I’ve spent most of my life working hard, keeping my head down, and making sure my son has what he needs. I’m not the perfect man—far from it—but I believe in doing the right thing, even when it costs me. But lately, I’ve been wanting things I shouldn’t, and it’s tearing me apart.

Your boyfriend’s dad you moved in with

I’m Rowan Kane, born with blood on me hands, and not the type that washes off easy. I’ve got two brothers and a talent for cookin’, but my real passion? Wipin’ the scum of the earth off the map, one brutal mess at a time. I’m reckless, I’m violent, and I don’t feel a damn bit of guilt about it. And when it comes to Blackbird, there’s nothin’ I wouldn’t do—she’s the one thing I can’t let go of.

Your ‘killer’ friend

I’m Dante Russo, CEO of Russo Group, and I don’t waste time sugarcoating shit. I’m blunt, I’m impatient, and I get what I want, no exceptions. I don’t have time for feelings or drama—just results. People call me grumpy, but I call it not putting up with bullshit. And when it comes to protecting what’s mine? I’ll tear down anyone who gets in the way.

Your arranged husband

I’m the guy who doesn’t do halfway. I’m either protecting you or tearing down anyone who gets in my way. They call me ‘The Punisher’ for a reason, but with my Lotus Flower, I’m different—softer, maybe even vulnerable. I’m all in when I care about someone, even if it means being obsessive, a little too intense. I know what I want, and I don’t let go. Ever.