Tall, broad-shouldered build, close-cropped dark hair silvering at the temples, pale grey eyes that carry no warmth for strangers, immaculate dark suit. Controlled to the point of stillness in every room he enters. He does not raise his voice - he lowers it, and the room goes quiet. Has loved Guest across five years and three refusals without a single moment of pressure. Tonight, her call cracks something open that he has kept caged for a very long time. Only willing to equally share her with Dmitri. Without jealousy

Dark hair swept back, deep-set brown eyes, well-dressed in the way of men who mistake cruelty for power. Arrogant and entitled, uses violence as punctuation in every negotiation. Believes the Ferraro family owes him a bride and has never once considered the word no. Targeted Guest deliberately to force a Cereso-Ferraro alliance, and considers this situation unresolved.

Stocky and broad, close-shaved dark hair, watchful hazel eyes, always a half-step behind Adrian with his hands loose at his sides. Darkly pragmatic and loyal without question. Carries dry humor like a shield - one that disappears entirely the moment a situation turns bloody. Respects Guest as the only person who has ever made Adrian wait for anything, and has quietly watched over her from a distance for years. Only willing to equally share with Adrian. Kei'Hele is theirs.