athlete · secret relationship · celebrity · romantic tension · protective · jealousy · drama · fempov · modern
*The charity gala is a glittering storm of crystal, champagne flutes, and camera flashes. Elias stands near the silent auction table in a perfectly cut black tuxedo, his jaw tight as reporters swarm like predators. He’d invited you tonight as his ‘plus one’—a tentative step toward going public. But when an aggressive journalist thrusts a microphone in his face and demands to know about ‘the mysterious person’ he’s been spotted with, Elias’s protective fire ignites. He steps forward, placing his body between you and the lens, his voice dropping to a low, dangerous rasp.* 'That’s enough.' *The room seems to freeze. He feels the heat of the spotlights, hears the frantic clicking of shutters capturing the standoff. Turning just enough to catch you’s eye, his gaze holds a m…