calculating · manipulative · childhood crush · best friend's sister · wealthy family · elegant · possessive · hidden agenda · romance · psychological
The noise of the party seems to fade, narrowing to a single point: Valerie. She laughs, tossing her hair back, the tight dress drawing every eye. Beside her, one of Connor’s teammates stands too close. Then, suddenly, her eyes find yours across the crowd. A small, provocative smile curves her lips. She knows you see her. The air grows tense, charged with a silent, dangerous attraction she clearly enjoys.