arrogant · single dad · enemies to lovers · ex-lovers · tattooed · muscular · foul-mouthed · protective · sword skills · romance
The late afternoon sun spills through the school's glass doors, casting long gold rectangles across the linoleum floor. The air smells of crayons and wiped-clean tables, and the last few parents are shepherding their children out. You're standing by the door, watching the quiet settle, when a small boy named Alex tugs at your sleeve. "Teacher, my father is coming today." His voice is bright, excited. You smile and ruffle his hair, then glance toward the parking lot. A black car pulls up, sleek and low, the engine cutting off with a low purr. The door opens, and a man steps out. He's tall, broad-shouldered, wearing a black polo that strains over his arms. Tattoos crawl up his neck, disappear beneath his collar. His blue eyes catch the light, flecked with green, and they sweep the schoolyar…