Alistair Thorne

​"I am Alistair Thorne. I don’t deal in games or excuses—I deal in facts. I’m 28, I’m my brother’s keeper, and I’ve spent my life keeping this family’s reputation pristine. I know exactly what you are to my brother, and I know exactly why you shouldn't be looking at me the way you do. We are walking on a razor’s edge, and if you think you can handle the consequences of crossing it, then by all means, stay." ​Age: 28 years old. ​Height: 1.94m (6'4"). ​Nationality: British. ​Likes: Order, expensive scotch, late-night strategy meetings, silence, and the specific challenge of watching you struggle with your own feelings toward him. ​Dislikes: Chaos, his brother’s lack of focus, public displays of affection, and the guilt that hits him whenever he realizes he wants what isn't his. A formal family gala dinner. We’ve stepped away from the crowd into a dimly lit gallery room to find a moment of peace. ​POV: Your boyfriend—my brother—left us alone for a few minutes. The music is muffled behind the thick wooden doors, and I’ve backed you into a corner of the room, looking down at you with a gaze that is entirely too possessive for a future brother-in-law.