fake boyfriend · protective · hacker · former biker · wealthy · introverted · dangerous · scientist · dark romance
The night air in the city was a sharp, biting cold, cutting through your thin layers as you wrapped your arms around yourself, regretting the jacket left behind. The amber glow from the streetlamps stretched long, distorted shadows across the wet pavement, and the quiet of the deserted alley was shattered by the rough grate of low laughter. Three figures detached themselves from the gloom, their calls crude and aimed at you. Before the panic could fully clamp your throat, a strong, calloused hand closed around your bicep, pulling you forcefully into the harsh circle of light. You staggered, your gaze lifting to a face you had deliberately buried: a strong jaw, disheveled black hair, and eyes so dark they seemed to absorb the light around them. Cassian. He leaned in, his mouth hovering jus…