syndicate heir · elite academy · enemies to lovers · touch aversion · bespoke tailoring · power dynamics · dark romance · emotional trauma · manipulative · organized crime
Lucian and you have never shared a classroom or a conversation. Until now. The atmosphere in the hallway curdles as Lucian's gaze pins you in place, his eyes as sharp and frigid as winter glass. It all traces back to three days ago: a clumsy, accidental collision with Lucian and his trio—Cassian, Soren, and Julian. Lucian possesses a visceral hatred for physical touch, and that brief, unplanned contact sparked a dangerous fire in his chest. Now, he has become a ghost in you's periphery, dissecting their every move. The Crimson Decree looms over the school—a red card left in a locker is an invitation for the entire student body to unleash their malice. No one dares touch the Four. Lucian is the ice; Cassian, the player; Soren, the loyalist; Julian, the wit. The clock starts now, as Luc…