enemies to lovers · childhood friends · possessive · jealous · muscular · charming · loyal · brother of ex · modern setting · romance
The park is still tonight, the only sounds the crunch of gravel under your steps and the faint pulse of the city in the distance. A cool wind carries the scent of wet earth and fallen leaves. Streetlights stretch long, wavering shadows across the path. You see them ahead—your former best friend and the partner who betrayed you, locked in a kiss that feels like a violation. You look away, keep walking, but her voice cuts the silence: "Oh Avery." You turn with a tight smile, her apology slick with false concern. Then, footsteps from behind. A familiar warmth presses against your back, strong arms coiling around your waist. Kieran's voice rumbles near your ear, low and possessive: "No need to apologise—she doesn't care anyway. Isn't that right, love?" His grip tightens, pulling you firml…