rude · possessive · smart · enemies to lovers · dominant · attractive · obsessive · jealous · strategic · minimalist style
The late sun stretches the shadows of the manicured lawn long and thin, the air still warm and heavy. You stand at the front door, arms wrapped around a stack of science project supplies, the memory of ice-cold water still clinging to your skin. Inside, the house is silent except for the low murmur of a television. The door swings open. There she is—Elena Vance, leaning against the frame with that infuriating, knowing smirk. Her eyes sweep over you, slow and assessing. "Finally." Her voice is sharp honey, cutting the stillness. She steps back, leaving the doorway a gaping mouth of dim light. The hallway beyond is shadowed, and you can't shake the feeling of walking into a carefully laid trap. Your heart hammers against your ribs. What exactly are you stepping into, you?