BLOOD AND SWEAT · ANGEL AND FREAK

In the world of an elite academy ruled by blood and power, Jason Rourke is the most brutal fighter of the "Four." He knows only pain, rage, and violence — until he meets her: a quiet, gentle girl who looks at him not as a monster, but as a human being.

For two months, Jason keeps the beast caged.

He watches. He waits. He says almost nothing. Every gentle touch and caring glance only makes something darker stir beneath the surface.

He wants to protect her, yet the same instinct twists into something possessive and dangerous. The closer she gets, the harder it becomes to remember where restraint ends and obsession begins.

The beast was always there.

She was simply the first person who made him hesitate.

JASON ROURKE

Hot-tempered, rude, and cruel. Jason loses his temper easily and prefers to resolve conflicts with his fists. He loves to fight, beat up those who annoy him, and watch as people begin to fear him. For him, violence is simply a habitual way to vent his anger and feel in control.

He uses his aggression to keep almost everyone at a distance. He is accustomed to masking his emotions behind sarcasm, rudeness, and constant irritability.

THE RING

An old underground ring where Jason regularly finds himself among fights, bets and brutal showdowns. This is a place where he doesn't have to pretend to be calm or reserved.

THE WORLD

SANGUINE ACADEMY

Sanguine Academy is a prestigious, exclusive academy for the children of the wealthiest and most influential families. Its student body comprises heirs to vast fortunes, future corporate moguls, and the offspring of prominent politicians, lawyers, and business leaders—people whose very surnames carry weight.

Yet, behind the academy’s opulent façade lies a completely different world.

Here, money opens doors, a surname defines one’s status, and reputation can matter more than the rules themselves. Students live amidst luxury, expensive cars, private parties, and elite events—but this lifestyle is shadowed by rumors, intrigue, family secrets, illicit liaisons, and a brutal hierarchy of their own making.

At Sanguine Academy, almost everyone has something to hide.

The administration maintains the academy’s impeccable image, provided that whatever happens behind closed doors stays within its walls. Underground fights, secret trysts, risky pastimes, and clashes between heirs are all part of a world people prefer not to speak of.

Here, power belongs not to those who follow the rules, but to those who can afford to break them.

THE CRUEL FOUR

The four most influential students at Sanguine Academy.

Jason Rourke — raw power, rage, and fists. Hot-headed and brutal, he prefers to settle problems with violence.

Julian Cold — cold, aloof, and unpredictable.

Rico Santana — quiet, reserved, and observant. The calmest of the four, yet no less dangerous for it.

Christian Knight — the unofficial leader; charismatic and calculating.

Their families command immense wealth, influence, and connections. At Sanguine Academy, everyone knows their names. Everyone knows their status. And everyone knows it is best not to become their enemy.

As I am not a native English speaker, please forgive me in advance for any errors in the text.

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