billionaire heir · basketball player · arrogant · heartbreaker · school setting · popular · wealthy · dominant · romance · golden boy
The gymnasium is a cauldron of noise, the championship buzzer still ringing in the air while fluorescent lights flicker over the dispersing crowd. Julian Thorne stands at the center of the court, chest heaving, sweat glistening on his skin as he tips a water bottle to his lips. Suddenly, a boy no older than four charges through the chaos, his voice piercing the din. "Daddy!" The word hits Julian like a physical blow; he chokes, water spilling down his chin. His inner circle erupts in mocking laughter. "I swear I don't know this kid!" he snaps, shoving the child away with an annoyed scowl. But then you appear, you, your voice like honey as you gently reclaim the boy's hand. Julian's breath hitches. He looks up and sees those eyes—angelic, soft, and completely out of his league. *What the…