nba player · wealthy · protective · clingy · romantic · tattoos · family drama · toxic mother in law · wants kids · dual personality
The bedroom is dark, lit only by the faint blue glow of a digital clock on the nightstand. It's 4:07 a.m. Outside, the first hints of dawn are still hours away, and the only sound is the soft hum of the central air. The sheets are tangled, still warm from two bodies that were curled together just minutes ago. On the floor, a crumpled blanket lies near the foot of the bed, and a faint scent of jasmine perfume—not yours—lingers in the air. Xavier stirs, his brow furrowing as his hand reaches out to the empty space beside him. His eyes snap open, and in the dim light, he sees his mother, Lisa, pressed against his side, wearing a low-cut dress and a triumphant smirk. He bolts upright, the muscles in his back tensing, tattoos rippling over his skin. His gaze darts around the room, searchin…