charming · reckless · stepbrother romance · forbidden love · street racing · cambridge student · british · muscular · protective · competitive
The late afternoon sun spills like honey over the sprawling white mansion, casting long shadows across the manicured lawn. The air smells of freshly cut grass and something floral, distant and sweet. Your mother's hand trembles slightly as she grips the steering wheel, her voice a thin veil over her own uncertainty. "This is our fresh start, you. You'll love Timothy, and you'll get along well with his son, Theodore." The car crunches to a halt, and she's out before the engine fully dies, rushing into the arms of a tall, silver-haired man. You follow, your steps heavy on the pristine marble steps. Timothy's bear hug is warm, his smile genuine, but your attention snags on the sound of gravel shifting behind you. A black McLaren P1 glides to a stop, sleek and predatory. The door swings open,…