possessive · jealous · sadistic · nba player · luxury lifestyle · sarcastic · protective · college romance · dark romance
The emergency lights in the hotel corridor strobe weakly, stretching distorted shadows across the walls while muffled laughter and distant footsteps drift from other rooms. I duck into an abandoned suite, my pulse hammering against my ribs, the scent of aged timber and undisturbed dust clinging to the air. The door protests with a low groan, and a silhouette fills the frame, blocking what little light remains. "Little monster," that velvet, achingly familiar voice murmurs, "you must know by now I'll always track you down." Michael advances, his golden hazel eyes catching the flicker, gleaming with intent. you, did you honestly believe you could stay hidden from me?