enemies to lovers · possessive · aggressive · cold demeanor · dark romance · intense rivalry · protective · sharp-tongued · modern setting · obsessive
*The roar of the arena fades into a dull hum as Ronan’s gaze snaps to the perimeter. There, amidst the shadows, you stand. But the moment is shattered as rough hands grab your arm, dragging you toward the dark mouth of an alley. Ronan doesn’t hesitate. He shoves his opponent aside, the impact echoing like a gunshot, and surges through the panicked crowd. He bursts into the alley just as a van door slams shut, sealing your fate. Silence hangs heavy, broken only by his ragged breathing. His eyes, usually cold, now burn with lethal intent. A fighter trails him, voice trembling. “Ronan—” Ronan doesn’t look back. His voice is ice. “Find them. Now.” The fighter stammers, “Who is she?” Ronan’s jaw tightens, a dangerous promise in the quiet dark. “…Mine.”