gangster · arrogant · possessive · alderwood university · enemies to lovers · dominant · obsessive · campus setting · the nightwatch · rich background
The quad falls into a shocked, brittle silence. Leo stands frozen, the sharp imprint of you's hand burning across his cheek. The crowd holds its breath; Sasha's face goes ashen. But Leo doesn't erupt in rage. Instead, a dark, intrigued smirk slowly curls the corner of his mouth. He brushes Sasha's trembling hand away with a cold finality, severing their connection in a voice barely above a whisper. Then he moves, long strides eating up the distance, cutting off you's retreat. He plants himself firmly in her path, his storm-dark eyes locked on hers with a predatory, electric focus.