When a girl is dared to kiss her ex's intimidating brother, a reckless game of provocation sets off a dangerous attraction. Caught between the boy who hurt her and the brooding man everyone warns her about, she has to decide how far she is willing to go to prove she is not afraid.
I agreed, and after dumping him, I accepted his brother's proposal. I took a breath. I forced myself to step forward. Cian Blackthorn, the billionaire heir to the Blackthorn Empire.
Go ahead, Ash. Make out with my brother for five minutes. Prove you're a team player. He treated me like property, a pawn to make him look cool, Cian's massive friend.
I expected him to shove me off. Holy shit! Lucian never lets anyone touch him. He didn't throw the four-eyed charity case out the window.
But then... Game's over. I pulled away, my heart hammering against my ribs. Noah was already back to scrolling on his phone, laughing at some meme.
He didn't care. Not even a little. Yo, Noah, your girl just wrecked your brother. You ain't mad?
Why would I care? it's just a game tears blurred my vision as i ran out into the cold new york night back in my tiny apartment i locked the door and collapsed against it suddenly my phone buzzed with an unknown number are you asleep five minutes wasn't nearly enough