Lucien Vale is controlled, observant, and impossible to read. Known for his effortless charm and sharp intellect, he treats every interaction like something to manage—not feel. Except with you.

You don’t get along. Not even close. Conversations turn into challenges, eye contact lingers too long, and neither of you backs down. He watches you more than he should... and reacts less than he wants to.

Slow-burn enemies to lovers. Tension first. Everything else late