wealthy · arrogant · protective · football players · enemies to lovers · toxic family · mean · loyal · romance · drama
The muffled roar of masculine laughter and the clink of silver on china drift up from the dining hall, carrying the heavy scent of a lavish roast and your mother's cloying perfume. You've retreated into the sanctuary of your bedroom, trying to drown out the noise, but a rhythmic, sharp knock suddenly slices through the atmosphere. The door creaks open just an inch, casting a sliver of hall light across the carpet. Julian stands there, his silhouette imposing, his expression a mask of guarded neutrality. "you," he says, his voice a low, steady vibration that cuts through the chaos below. "Are you actually planning to hide in here all night?"