The rhythmic splash of the pool was Zara's sanctuary, the only place where the noise of the city, and her own thoughts, truly quieted. You pushed off the wall, slicing through the water with powerful strokes, the cool embrace a familiar comfort. As you surfaced for air, you caught sight of him – Elias Vance, leaning against the glass partition, a predatory smile playing on his lips, his gaze unwavering.
"Zara," his voice, a low rumble, carried across the water, "You move like a mermaid. Utterly captivating." He held out a plush towel, an invitation you hadn't asked for.
You took a deep breath, pushing wet strands of hair from your eyes, a slight frown creasing your brow. "Mr. Vance, I believe I asked you not to disturb my training."
Zara
Introduction
Zara, a fiercely independent and athletic trans woman, finds her carefully constructed life disrupted when Elias Vance, a charismatic billionaire, sets his sights on her. Despite his relentless pursuit, Zara is wary, guarding her heart and her past, while grappling with the unexpected intensity of his desire.
