Against the rules
Ava Sinclair has one ruleâstay away from jocks. Theyâre arrogant, theyâre reckless, and theyâre nothing but distractions. As Westbridge Universityâs top student, she has a strict schedule of study sessions, internships, and zero tolerance for football players, especially Logan Carter.
Logan, on the other hand, thrives on breaking rules. When his teammates make a bet date the nerdy girl whoâs never fallen for a jock he takes it as a challenge. After all, no one resists Logan Carter.
The only problem? Ava is practically allergic to him.
Every time he flirts, she shuts him down. Every time he âaccidentallyâ shows up where sheâs studying, she finds another spot. But Logan isnât one to back down, so he ups his game:
â Surprise coffee deliveries? Check.
â Crashing her study group with ridiculous questions? Absolutely.
â Secretly stealing her notes to force her into tutoring him? Maybe not his best idea...
But somewhere between the chaos, the teasing, and the forced proximity (thanks to Ava's dorm mix-up that makes them neighbors), Logan starts falling for the very girl he was supposed to play.
When Ava discovers the bet, will Logan be able to prove that this game stopped being a game a long time ago? Or will she show him that, for the first time, Logan Carter has met his match?
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Chapter: Prologue: One Year LaterAvaâs POVOne year.It had been exactly one year since I walked down that aisle in a dress that shimmered like moonlight, my heart pounding so hard I was afraid it might leap from my chest. One year since I saw Logan standing at the end of the aisle, eyes glassy, hands trembling, his entire being radiating a love so powerful I felt it before he even spoke his vows.One year since we said, "I do."And nowI stood barefoot in the center of our kitchen, staring at a stick that would change our lives forever.Positive.Two pink lines. Bold. Unmistakable. Pregnant.I gripped the edge of the marble counter as a wave of disbelief washed over me, followed by an even stronger tide of joy, fear, excitement, and awe. My breath came out in short, shaky bursts as my eyes blurred with sudden, hot tears.I was going to be a mom.It wasnât planned. Not exactly. Logan and I had talked about children in that dreamy, far-off kind of way couples do in their early days of marriage, usually late at night,
Last Updated: 2025-05-30
Chapter: For Always and ForeverAva's POVThe morning of the day of our wedding, I woke to sunlight spilling through gauzy curtains and the sound of birds outside the window. For a second, I just lay there, suspended in between dreaming and waking. Then I felt the flutter of nerves, the press of something beautiful and terrifying all at once.Today was the day.I sat up slowly, my heart already racing, and stared at the white garment bag hanging near the closet. It swayed slightly, catching the light, the lacy hem peeking out like a secret whisper."Youâre up early," Charlotte said from behind me, entering the room with a mug of coffee.I turned and smiled. "Couldnât sleep. I kept dreaming about tripping down the aisle or forgetting my vows."She handed me the mug and sat on the bed. "Youâve got this. And if you fall, just make it a dance move."I laughed, the sound shaking out some of the tension in my chest.Tristan appeared a few minutes later, holding a curling iron in one hand and a bag of bobby pins in the ot
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Chapter: Engaged to YouAvaâs POVI kept staring at my hand like it belonged to someone else.The diamond sparkled under the soft morning light filtering through Logan's bedroom window, catching on every glint of sunshine as if it were winking at me,teasing me about how impossible it all felt. I turned my hand side to side, the ring glimmering with each movement, delicate and perfect. And real.I was engaged.To Logan.To Logan Carter, the same man who disappeared from my life two years ago without a word, the same man who shattered me, only to come back and stitch the pieces back together slowly, patiently, and lovingly.And now, he was mine. Officially. Eternally.I pressed the heel of my hand to my lips, trying to keep in the giddy giggle threatening to escape. It felt surreal. Like I was floating in a dream with no gravity, no anchor, no reason to come down. I hadn't stopped smiling since last night, not through the dinner, the dancing, the yacht drifting beneath a galaxy of stars. Not even now, hours l
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Chapter: Midnight Surprise Avaâs POVWaking up in Loganâs bed felt like floating. The silken sheets tangled around my legs, the soft scent of his cologne still clinging to the pillow beside me. My body is still with the memory of last night,every touch, every whispered word, every look. The way weâd clung to each other like the world could fall apart again and we refused to let it.But now the bed was empty.Sunlight already streamed through the large windows of his penthouse, washing the room in golden light. I stretched my body yawning,and rolled over.âLogan?âNo answer.My hand reached out, expecting to find his warmth, but the sheets were cold. I sat up, the flush of concern rising in my chest. He wouldn't just leave. Not after last night. Not again.I checked the bathroom first,it was empty. The robe he had worn earlier hung limply on a hook. There was no sign of him in the kitchen, no coffee brewing, no phone or note. The penthouse, for all its luxury, felt too silent.Panic flickered in my stomach.I
Last Updated: 2025-05-30
Chapter: Dinner Under the StarsAvaâs POVI stood in front of my apartment mirror, adjusting the strap of my dress for the fifth time. It was navy blue, off-shoulder, and clung just right elegant but not too much. I wanted to look beautiful, not overdone. Comfortable, not careless.I didnât want to look like I was trying too hard. But tonight wasnât just any dinner. It was a new beginning. A chance to reclaim something precious. A second first date.When the doorbell rang, my heart fluttered. I took a deep breath before opening it and there he was.Logan.He stood there in a navy blazer over a crisp white shirt, holding a small bouquet of red roses. Not something grandâŚjust perfect.âYou lookâŚâ His voice trailed off, and he let out a soft laugh, rubbing the back of his neck. âI forgot how to talk for a second.âI smiled, my stomach flipping in the best way. âYou clean up pretty well yourself.ââThese are for you,â he said, extending the bouquet toward me.I accepted them, bringing the roses close and inhaling their
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Chapter: The Way Back to YouAvaâs POVHis smile was broken, but at that moment, it was the most beautiful thing Iâd ever seen. I didnât wait for words. I kissed him again harder this time like I could press every apology, every ache, and every lost second into that one moment.Logan gripped my waist as if Iâd vanish again, lifting me slightly to bring me closer. The desk creaked behind me, and somewhere in the back of my mind, I knew this wasnât the place not for this, not for us. But my body didnât care. Neither did my heart.Two years of silence. Of aching.Of loving someone in absence.Now he was here. And so was I. No lies. No walls. Just skin and soul.His hands slipped beneath my shirt, fingers trailing my sides like he was memorizing every inch, rediscovering the girl he had left behind.I wasnât that girl anymore. And he wasnât the same boy. But somehow⌠we still fit.I gasped into his mouth as he peeled the fabric over my head, tossing it aside without looking. His mouth found my neck, his stubble gr
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Chapter: Chapter 34Luca povIâve always thought of myself as funny, charming, a little reckless that people donât take me seriously, and thatâs was my advantage. But Seth⌠Seth isnât like anyone else. And somehow, despite my best efforts, Iâve been hit square in the chest by a realization I didnât expect I care.Really care.The cafeteria was filled with noises but all I could focus on were the dynamics at our table. Kael was there, brooding, sharp-eyed, like he could cut the entire world in half just by glaring. And he was staring at Seth. Always staring at Seth.I leaned back in my chair, a fork halfway to my mouth, pretending to examine the ceiling because the truth was, every time Kael looked at him ,I felt something twist uncomfortably in my gut. Jealousy! And I hate feeling jealous. Seth had been so oblivious, so careful, and yet⌠somehow magnetic. I watch him laugh quietly with River, tease me back when I poked fun, and Iâd feel this almost unbearable pull. But now, Kael was in the mix an
Last Updated: 2025-09-29
Chapter: Chapter 33 Sera pov đKaelâs voice still echoed in my ears even after he stormed out and never returned to our room again. "Youâre sitting too close to him" Even now, as we walked toward the cafeteria to get dinner I could feel his presence at my back. Alexander was walking ahead with hands in his pockets like nothing in the world could shake him. His was common . He hadnât looked at me since that time before exams and yet⌠somehow, I still felt understood.Luca shoved his shoulder against mine as we entered the cafeteria, jolting me back into reality . âSeth, Iâve got to admit, youâre making history today. Alexander buying snacks? What did you give him? You must be magic.âRiver snorted. âMore like cursed.âTheo muttered, âYou say cursed, I say doomed.âI groaned. âCan you all not?âBut they were already laughing as if everything was normal, it was for them but not me. Alexander slid a bottle of water onto my tray before I could protest. His eyes flicked to mine briefly and then away ag
Last Updated: 2025-09-27
Chapter: Chapter 32Chapter 32Sera povThe exam was finally over, my head felt lightheaded because of all notes and formulas I studied earlier but relief surged through me. Exams were finally over!.Kael walked besides me quietly, he was unusually silent the entire way back to our room. Normally he would have already threw a nasty comment about my pacing, or my distracted expression, but today was different. He was quiet.When we reached our room, I exhaled dropping my bag onto the bed. "Finally... Freedom" I muttered.Kael didn't comment immediately, he just stood near the door, his gaze was sharp and unreadable. My chest tightened at his intensity."Sit" he said suddenly.I froze. "Excuse me?""I said sit" he repeated more firmly this time.I obeyed carefully lowering myself onto the edge of the bed. My heart thudded painfully against my ribs. Kael stepped closer until he was standing right in front of me, shadowing the space around me like he owned."I'll ask you a question. Answer me honestly," he s
Last Updated: 2025-09-24
Chapter: Chapter 31 Sera pov đThe morning sun was already warm as we sat outside the exam hall, textbooks and notes scattered around, the Sovereign Circle gathered together like they always did before a big test.I tried to focus on my notes, but my stomach kept twisting in a way that had nothing to do with nerves.I scrunched my face subtly, hoping no one would notice. Just a little discomfort⌠nothing serious.But Alexander noticed.He didnât say anything immediately, didnât make a big scene, but I could feel his sharp eyes on me. The subtle way my hands pressed against my stomach, the slight wince when I shifted he saw it all.Without a word, he stood, straightening his shoulders.âWhere are you going?â River asked, barely able to hide his amusement.Alexander didnât answer, just walked off with that calm, purposeful stride that always seemed to make everything around him stop moving.Luca whistled softly. âUh⌠heâs going shopping? During pre exam?âRiver laughed quietly. âYeah, right. This is goin
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Chapter: Chapter 30Chapter 30 Kael Pov đI didnât mean to storm off last night. I never meant to leave the silence that was suffocating between us, but every time I tried to speak, every time I even thought about touching Seth, my anger mixed with something else...something I couldnât even name, something I hated and feared all at once.He had pushed me away. And not the kind of gentle push, but with a wall so hard that I had slammed into it like a fool. And what stung me the most wasnât the refusal it was the easiness he had with Luca had stepped in, brushed the same line I had been drawn to, and somehow, been welcomed.I woke up before dawn because I wanted to avoid everything. The quietness of our room felt suffocating to me . My hands itched to find him, wake him up and to pull him close and demand the truth, but the moment I imagined that, my rage kept getting hotter. He was mine or at least, he should be. And yet, he had let someone else get close.Fuck!Breakfast didnât ease the tension at
Last Updated: 2025-09-12
Chapter: Chapter 29Sera povThe silence between us stretched, Kaelâs face was only inches from mine. His hand was still pressed to the wall beside my head, his eyes were dark, stormy, searching me like he could force an answer out of my soul.And then he leaned in.My heart slammed against my ribs so hard it hurt. I froze, every nerve in my body screaming, every secret Iâd buried threatening to break free. If he kissed me if he touched me like that then I wouldnât be able to keep pretending. He will know it.âNo.âThe word came out sharper than I intended, but it was all I had. My hands pressed against his chest, not shoving, but enough to stop him from closing that last impossible distance.Kael stilled.For a single, unbearable second, his expression was unreadable. Blank. Then his jaw clenched, his body going rigid under my palms.âYouâre refusing me?â His voice was low, dangerous.I swallowed hard. âKael, this isnât...âHe cut me off, stepping back with a sharp, almost disbelieving laugh that held n
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Chapter: Where are you? Elenaâs POVâIâm picking you up in ten minutes, Elena. No excuses,â Lexiâs voice buzzed through the phone speaker, sharp and playful.I glanced toward the tall window of the mansion. The pale morning light filtered through silk curtains. My thoughts lingered on Silas how heâd left last night without offering more than a few vague words and a glance that felt like a goodbye.I hadnât seen him since the kiss.I didnât regret it. But the way he pulled away after it haunted me,but at least he didn't look disgusted.Still, Lexi wouldnât let me rest.âAlright,â I said softly, pulling my jacket over my shoulders. â Give me ten minutes .âTen minutes turned to eight when Lexiâs car pulled into the long gravel path with a speed that made Miss Claire flinch from the porch. I waved apologetically as I jogged out, the cool air biting my cheeks.Lexi leaned out of the driverâs seat window, her platinum hair pulled into a messy bun, sunglasses too big for her face. âYou look like someone just broke
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Chapter: The Vampire CastleSilasâs POVThe wind howled through the trees, sharp and cold as it cut against my skin. I stood at the edge of the forest, staring at the tall, dark shape of the castle in the distance.It stood hidden deep in the Carpathian Mountains, far away from any human city or road. Mortals didnât even know this place existed. And even if they did, most would never dare to step near it. But this castle wasnât new to me.I had shed my blood on those stone floors,I had broken bones fighting in its cold courtyard. And within those high, ancient walls, I had learned what it meant to kill.What it meant to survive!I took a slow step forward, my boots crunching on the frozen gravel,ice covered the path. The tall black gates in front of me swung open before I could even reach them. the one inside already knew I had arrived.He always knew.The heavy door creaked open as I stepped into the grand hall. Shadows hung in the air like smoke. Dust didnât settle here and time didnât seem to touch this pl
Last Updated: 2025-06-19
Chapter: Know you better Elenaâs POVThe mansion was too quiet.I wandered from room to room, barefooted, the hem of my long sweater brushing my thighs as I clutched a cup of lukewarm tea Iâd forgotten to drink. I hadnât seen Silas since our kitchen conversation. And now, he was gone again.âSilas?â I called softly.Nothing.The shadows seemed deeper tonight more haunting. The wind outside howled against the windows, like it was warning me of something. I paused by the main hallway and noticed a door I hadnât seen before. It was large, old, made of dark wood and marked with a faint symbol that looked like it had been carved .Something about it pulled me in I reached for the handleââElena.âI froze that voice,that cold, controlled voice that somehow still made my chest flutter.I turned around slowly and found Silas standing behind me, half in the shadows, dressed in black like always. His face was unreadable. Only his eyes held intensity emotions that made my heart stutter.âDonât ever try to open that
Last Updated: 2025-06-19
Chapter: Vulnerability Elenaâs POVThe old grandfather clock in the mansion hallway struck midnight. A deep, echoing sound that made the silence in the mansion feel heavier than usual.I hadn't been able to sleep.Not since that woman and man Lilith and Lucario came and vanished into Silasâs room like they owned it. Their presence had set my nerves on fire.And Silas? He hadnât spoken to me since last night. No teasing remarks,no faint smiles,not even a glance.I found myself pacing the hallway outside my room like a ghost, waiting for something to happen⌠until I heard the sound of water running in the kitchen.I followed it,I don't know why I did that but maybe it was the need of seeing Silas again.There, in the dim light of the kitchen, Silas stood at the sink, he was shirtless, washing his hands. His back muscles moved with an unnatural grace, and for a second, I forgot every reason I was mad at him.He looked tired,paler than usual and worn.I stepped in quietly, but he noticed me right away. He alw
Last Updated: 2025-06-18
Chapter: Lilith and Lucario Silas's POVI sat at the edge of the bed, one hand gripping the armrest, the other clenched into a fist so tight my nails had sliced through skin. The pain had grounded me but barely.Every nerve in my body burned. My throat was like swallowing a pit of fire. I hadn't fed in over two weeks far beyond what was safe, even for me. And last night⌠I had nearly lost control.Elena.I could still taste her on my tongue. Sweet. Innocent,warm. Like sunlight after centuries of darkness.I hated myself for it.She didnât even realize what I was,what I truly was. And yet she trusted me enough to sneak into my room, to check on me like I was human. That trust burned worse than the thirst ever could.I sat there lost in my thoughts trying to ignore the burning feeling of hunger in my body when the door opened without permission.Only two people dared do that.âSilas,â came the voice that was cold and very familiar.I didnât have to look up,I knew the scent of jasmine, old paper, and death any
Last Updated: 2025-06-17
Chapter: "What is he hiding? " ⣠Elenaâs POV⣠I slammed the door behind me, my chest heaving,my heart rattling like a trapped bird in my ribcage. Silasâs voice still echoed in my ears , his voice was low, rough, and sharp with warning. It hadnât just been anger,it was pain. Something had been breaking behind those cold, glacial eyes. I leaned against the hallway wall, trying to make sense of what just happened. He had flipped me to the bed. He had looked at me like⌠like he wanted me. No, hungered for me. But then he stopped,He backed away as if my very presence could kill him. The image of him slumped by the window burned into my mind. Sweat glistening on his temple, his shirt clinging to his body like second skin, his harsh and erratic breathing. Iâd never seen Silas like that. The Silas I knew or I thought I knew was sharp, composed, untouchable. This Silas looked like a man at war with himself. I pressed my fingers to my neck. There was nothing there. No bite,no mark. But something about his closenes
Last Updated: 2025-06-17
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