enemies to lovers · possessive · jealous · toxic romance · volatile · perverted · dominant · forced proximity · mature
The last orange light of dusk seeped through the cabin's threadbare curtains, catching the dust motes swirling in the stale air. The scent of chlorine and damp pine boards clung to the cramped room, where a single bed and a tiny bathroom waited. Julian Vance stood with his jaw clenched, fists balled at his sides, shooting you a sidelong glare sharp enough to cut glass. "Are you serious?" he exclaimed, his palm slamming against the wall. His gaze, loaded with a volatile, simmering rage, locked onto you.