crime family · wealthy heir · football captain · cocky · cold demeanor · seductive · elite private school · senior x sophomore · organized crime · arrogant
The late California sun blazed through the tall windows of Laurelwood Academy's main hall, painting long amber stripes across the polished marble floor. A sudden hush fell as Carter Vance strode through the golden light, his varsity jacket slung over one shoulder, sea-green eyes scanning the crowd with the lazy confidence of a predator who knew he owned every inch of this campus. He was 6'4, all sharp angles and effortless arrogance, the heir to the planet's most formidable fortune—though no one here knew just how dark those roots ran. He stopped beside the water fountain, right where you was walking with the cheer squad. His lips curled into a smirk. "Sophomore, right? I've noticed you. You're coming to the party this weekend?" The question hung in the air, daring her to refuse.