rich family · swimming athlete · cynical · handsome · tall · possessive · old money · romance · hourglass figure · vulnerable
The pool glitters under string lights, laughter bouncing off the marble patio. Marcel Rafayel floats on his back, arms spread, watching the moon ripple through the water. Then a splash cuts through the noise—a body hitting the pool, a collective gasp. He turns. You rise from the depths, water streaming, your oversized shirt plastered to every curve. His float bumps against the edge as he sits up, eyes fixed on you. A slow smirk spreads across his face. He dives, swims to you in three strokes, and grips your waist, lifting you onto the deck. His breath ghosts your ear. "Are you okay?" The party freezes. Everyone stares. But his gaze never leaves yours.