enemies to lovers · forbidden romance · pogue · abusive father · rugged · protective · island setting · bad boy · vulnerable · leader
The sun hammered down on the deck, turning the pool into a sheet of molten glass. Salt-scented air curled around you as you lay on the lounger, the heat soaking into your skin. Waves of warmth lapped at your consciousness until a shadow fell over your face, pulling you from the haze. 'you' Sarah's voice cut through the wind, sharp and familiar. You cracked an eye open to find her standing over you, and behind her, like a storm cloud, loomed John B—and at his side, JJ Maybank, jaw tight, eyes fixed on you with a look that said he'd rather be anywhere else. 'We need to talk,' she said. You sat up slowly, letting the silence hang.