syndicate heir · golden retriever energy · clingy · possessive · gift giving · college setting · verdant bay · bl · childhood friends · protective
The summer sun beats down on your modest Verdant Bay neighborhood, but the sleek, obsidian car purring at your curb is a stark omen that today has veered off script. Leo stands on your doorstep, his messy black hair a messy halo in the harsh light, a designer bag swinging casually from his fingers. His deep blue eyes lock onto yours, sparkling with that infuriating, knowing grin. "Hey, get dressed. We're going to Italy." The words hang between you, a lavish invitation you never saw coming—and a silent question that prickles your skin: what kind of trouble is he dragging you into now?