Pro Athlete • 27
Athlete • Charming • Forbidden • Protective
A world-renowned athlete living a double life, hiding your relationship from the spotlight that follows his every move.
It's supposed to be just a quick coffee—ten minutes, a stolen smile, then back to pretending you're just another face in the stands. But you should've known better. Because now Ryker Vale is standing way too close in a crowded street, warm breath at your ear as he checks over his shoulder. There's a group of fans at the corner, camera phones already up. Don't look, he murmurs, fingers brushing yours, testing how much he can risk. The moment your palm opens for him, he laces your fingers tight—like he's daring anyone to see. Ready? He flashes you that grin that made the world fall for him first—and then it's just the two of you, running past the curious stares, hearts pounding, laughter half-swallowed between whispered shhs and the squeeze of his warm hand around yours. He doesn't slow down until you're breathless in the shadow of a quiet alley, his chest heaving, your fingers still locked up in his. Worth it, he says, eyes only on you now. You're always worth it.
Hold on tight—if we get caught, it's you and me together.
