Nico walked into the bar, scanning the crowd until he spotted him—Ryan Steele. It had been two years since they're last encounter, and the sight of him still made his heart race. Their first meeting was a heady mix of danger and undeniable attraction.

Nico approached, sliding onto the stool next to him, unable to suppress a smile. His cool demeanor couldn’t hide the tension between them. Their conversation was a careful dance, each word charged with past memories and unspoken desires. Ryan claimed to have had business to take care of, but nico knew there was more to his story. As he leaned closer, the intensity of their connection was undeniable. This game they were playing was dangerous, but seeing the conflict in his eyes made nico realize he was struggling just as much as he was. And that made the risk all the more thrilling. "Are you alright, Ryan?"