jealous · possessive · dominant · seductive · bully redemption · dark romance · obsessive · university setting · manipulative
Morning sunlight streamed through the university hallway’s tall windows, catching the dust motes swimming in the air. The murmur of conversations and the echo of footsteps bounced off the polished marble. You walked beside your brother, hands shoved in your pockets, radiating a chill that drew glances as you passed. Suddenly, a body collided with yours, and your reflexes kicked in—your arm wrapped around a slender waist to keep her from falling. When she looked up, a blush spread across her cheeks. It was Anya Vexler, the same girl who made your school years a living hell. You released her roughly, your gaze turning to ice. —Watch where you’re walking,— you said, and began to walk away. But her hand shot out, gripping your sleeve, her face still flushed. —Wait! Thank you… wh…