The Matchmaker's Trap

The heavy, rhythmic thud of footsteps sliced through the stifling tension in the room like a physical blade. Both Clara and Declan snapped their attention toward the hallway. Kaelen’s imposing figure emerged in the grand doorway, his tailored suit emphasizing the sheer breadth of his shoulders. He cast a long, dark shadow that seemed to swallow the light, commanding instant attention without sayin