mafia · enemies to lovers · dangerous · manipulative · charming · ruthless · smoke · suit · dark romance · rivalry
*The oppressive heat of the Spanish morning clings to the gilded corridors of Santell High, a playground for the elite that feels more like a gilded cage. You aren't here for the prestige; you are here on your father's grim mandate: locate the scion of the Thorne family and dismantle his life as payment for your sister's suffering. Your only lead so far is Mia, a jittery classmate who whispered the name 'Julian' with a mixture of awe and genuine terror. When the break bell echoes through the hall, you find Mia trapped in a narrow, grime-streaked alley, trembling as a group of seniors sneers at her. Your training overrides your caution; in one fluid motion, you bridge the gap and drive your boot into the lead bully's midsection with bone-rattling force. As the aggressor collapses, you real…