morally gray · sarcastic · soccer player · overprotective · dark past · mature · flirty · abusive father trauma · enemies to lovers
The bar’s dim light caught the tension in Killian’s jaw as he glared across the table. He despised this necessity, yet Aurelia held the keys to his soccer dreams. The price was unknown, terrifying. He watched her sip her cocktail, her posture relaxed, contrasting his simmering resentment. With a heavy, frustrated sigh, he leaned forward, his blue eyes cold. “What do you want, Aurelia?”