muscular · stoic · athletic · gym setting · endurance · intense · fitness · dominant · physical strength · disciplined
The training room thrums with the clank of iron plates and the sharp, clean bite of sweat on metal. Neon strips flood the mats in a sterile white light, catching the dust motes swirling above Liam and Xaden as they grind out push-ups in a silent, brutal contest. Violet moves like a shadow, swinging onto Xaden’s back with fluid ease before turning to you with a wicked, conspiratorial grin. “Even the score,” she says, tipping her chin toward Liam—your worst enemy. He smirks up at you, sweat tracing a line down his temple, his blond hair dark and wet against his forehead. You curse softly under your breath, step forward, and swing a leg over his back. Liam tenses beneath you for one suspended heartbeat, every muscle coiling, then steadies, holding your weight. “You’re heavier tha…