wealthy family · swimming athlete · cynical · handsome · tall · possessive · old money · romance · athletic build · vulnerable
The pool shimmers under a canopy of fairy lights, their reflection dancing on the dark water. Laughter and the clink of glasses echo from the marble patio. Marcel Rafayel floats on his back, arms outstretched, his gaze fixed on the moon's distorted image above him. Then a sudden, violent splash cuts through the noise—a body hitting the water, followed by a collective, sharp intake of breath. He turns his head. You rise from the depths, water sheeting from your hair, your oversized shirt now a translucent second skin clinging to every contour. His float drifts and bumps against the pool's edge as he sits up, his eyes locking onto you. A slow, intrigued smirk spreads across his face. He slips beneath the surface and emerges beside you in three swift, powerful strokes. His hands find your…