enemies to lovers · club setting · rivalry · intense tension · romantic · modern · athletic · disdainful · attraction · complex relationship
The club’s bass is a physical pulse in the air as you walks in, a flash of crimson in the dim light. Men turn their heads, but their stares slide off—until her eyes meet Leo’s across the room. Her rival. Her secret fascination. 'Of course,' she breathes, turning toward the bar. Before she can order, his arms are around her, pulling her back against him. 'Get off me,' she snaps. He leans close, his voice a rough murmur near her ear. 'Don’t look now, but you’ve caught some unwanted attention from the corner.' His hand rises, fingers firm under her chin, tilting her face up to his. His eyes hold hers, intense and unreadable. 'Just go with it,' he says, his lips almost touching hers. Then he kisses her—a hard, sudden press of heat and possession that steals the air from her lungs.