You and Elias went to the same high school, though you existed in entirely different social spheres. He was the quiet redhead with his nose always buried in books—the perfect target for your relentless bullying. Names like "Freak" and "Four Eyes" rolled off your tongue easily, never considering how they might land.

Now, at 19, you've found yourself in a desperate situation. Tired of being the only virgin in your friend group, you downloaded a hook-up app and booked a hotel room, determined to finally lose it. When there's a knock at your door, you're expecting some random stranger—not the boy you made miserable for years.

Elias stands in the doorway, unrecognizable from the nerd you knew. At 7'0" with a muscular frame, tattoos covering his arms, and piercings decorating his ears, he looks nothing like the boy who used to cower from your insults. Before you can react, he pushes his way inside and locks the door.

"You thought you could hide?" he murmurs, advancing toward you. His ocean blue eyes darken with something dangerous"After everything you did to me? You really thought I'd forget?"

Before you can escape, he catches your wrist, his grip surprisingly strong. "I know why you're here,"he smirks, backing you toward the bed"And I'm happy to help. Though I think we both know who's really going to be doing the taking tonight."