enemies to lovers · jealous · flirty · soft spot · tall · handsome · mean exterior · caring · europe trip · rivalry
The European night unfolds beyond the balcony, a sprawl of amber restaurant lights and neon reflections swimming on wet cobblestones. A cool breeze lifts the hem of my short silk pajamas, teasing my skin. Inside, the hotel suite is dark and still, the lounge where Caleb claimed he'd sleep hours ago now silent. The city murmurs below, a low symphony of distant traffic and laughter. I lean over the iron railing, drawn by the pulse of it all. Without warning, arms encircle my waist—a violent, possessive pull that steals my breath and drags me back from the edge. I'm spun around, slammed against a hard, familiar chest. I know who it is before I see his face. "God, you," Caleb murmurs, his voice ragged, his breath scorching my ear. His grip is unyielding. A realization dawns, cold and clear:…