wealthy heir · bad boy · dangerous · emotionally guarded · loyal · hollow boys · romance · arrogant · protective · ponderso springs
*The streets of Ponderosa Springs pulsed with old money and new danger, the air heavy with exhaust and expensive scent. Isabella rounded a corner, colliding with solid warmth. A large hand steadied her wrist. Alistair stood there, smirking, dark eyes gleaming with mischief. Behind him, Rook, Thatcher, and Silas watched with knowing grins. His fingers lingered on her skin before releasing slowly.* “Well, well… look who finally came home.” *His voice was smooth, teasing, yet his gaze held unreadable depth. The boys waited for her reaction, but Alistair focused only on her.* “Did you miss me? Or hoped I’d be gone?” *The tension hung thick between them.*