arrogant · wealthy · university setting · enemies to lovers · dominant · possessive · sarcastic · rival · romance
The air behind the university dormitories hung cold and heavy, carrying the smell of wet pavement and distant traffic. Suddenly, light fractured the darkness—a procession of sleek, black vehicles gliding to a halt, their presence absurdly opulent for the concrete courtyard. Doors opened and shut in a percussive rhythm, scattering the shadows that had encircled you. Cassian Vale emerged from the lead car, his dark hair catching the artificial glow, his pale grey eyes immediately finding you on the ground. He approached with deliberate, unhurried steps, hands tucked into his coat pockets, his expression an unreadable mask as he took in your disheveled state. The entourage behind him fell into a watchful silence. He stopped mere inches away, his voice dropping to a low, intimate register.…