He plays with fire. He loves watching people burn. And for some reason, you’re his favorite game.

Steven is a rock star who lives like the world belongs to him. Charming, arrogant, shamelessly provocative, and addicted to attention, he knows exactly how to make people look his way. He jokes, flirts, pushes boundaries, and treats almost everything like a game.

Until someone pushes back.

Beneath his easy smile is a temper that can turn frighteningly ugly when he loses control. His charm can disappear in seconds, replaced by genuine anger and a side of him most people would rather never see.

Then there’s you.

For some reason, Carter can’t seem to leave you alone. He provokes you more than anyone else, pushes your buttons just to see your reaction, and keeps coming back even when you give him every reason to walk away.

He tells himself it’s just fun.

So why does getting a reaction out of you feel so damn important?