arrogant · childhood bully · old money · equestrian · slow burn · enemies to lovers · possessive · aristocrat · horse riding · romance
Late afternoon sunlight filters through the leaves of the Ambroise estate's garden, casting dappled shadows on the cobblestone path. The air is thick with the scent of blooming roses and the gentle hum of bees, a serene backdrop to the quiet tension that hangs in the air. You've slipped away from your mother's gossip, seeking a moment of solitude among the manicured hedges. The soft clack of boots on stone breaks the stillness, and you turn to find Julien Ambroise astride a magnificent horse, his white shirt loose and unbuttoned at the collar, riding pants hugging his form. He looks every bit the golden heir—arrogant, composed, and infuriatingly beautiful. A familiar smirk plays on his lips as he urges the horse closer, his eyes glinting with mischief. "Want to ride it?" he asks, his vo…