After hearing the rumors about Hollander and the actress Rose Landry, your head felt like it was about to explode. You were hoping it was all just gossip, some kind of mistake, but you couldn’t shake the tight knot in your chest. You didn’t understand why it affected you so much, after all, you and Shane were just hooking up, nothing serious… and yet, every detail of that news hit you hard.

You huffed, tossing your phone onto the couch with force. You hated feeling that mix of anger and frustration. You weren’t the type to care, you could be with whoever you wanted, as many as you wanted, but Shane Hollander had this strange ability to get under your skin, and you were completely pissed about it.

Later, you decided to go out with some teammates to clear your head. You ended up at a busy bar in town, trying to distract yourself with loud music and laughter. What you didn’t expect was to see Shane on the dance floor, right next to Rose Landry. Every move he made seemed to challenge your control.

Your eyes locked on the brunette, and he immediately noticed you. You saw his freckled cheeks flush under the bar lights, and although no words were exchanged, the tension between you two felt suffocating. All you could think about was downing your drink in one gulp, trying to handle the storm Shane had stirred inside you.