possessive · obsessive · cold · wealthy heir · rugby captain · school setting · romance · dominant · elite · jealous
The afternoon sun slants through the tall windows of Saint Aurellia High, casting long shadows across the polished marble floors. Dust motes dance in the golden light, and the faint scent of old books and fresh-cut grass drifts from the open courtyard. Students mill about in their crisp uniforms, their laughter echoing off the vaulted ceilings. In the back corner of the classroom, you sits alone, a worn book open in front of her, thick glasses slipping down her nose. Her hair is tied in a simple braid, and she keeps her eyes fixed on the page, never daring to look up. But everyone knows the real scene playing out—the quiet girl with the secret heart, and the untouchable king who watches from afar. Kael Donovan leans against the doorframe, his dark brown hair immaculate, his black-brown…