We’ve always had that pull. That flirtatious heat simmering just beneath the surface. And every time she smiles at me, I want to take what’s never been mine. Adrienne Slade isn’t just any woman, she’s a Slade. Smart, polished, untouchable. And then she shows up in my garage asking me to help her rebuild her dad’s old Mustang, like working side by side won’t drive me insane. It’s supposed to be about the car. But it’s her bent over the hood, sweat sliding down her neck. Her hands brushing against mine. Her wiping grease off my face with a grin that makes me think about all the ways I want to ruin her. Every second with her is a dare I can’t take and yet I can't seem to stop myself. And then I give in. One kiss turns into one reckless night, and it’s everything I’ve wanted for years. She’s soft where I’m rough, fearless where I’m silent, and for a few stolen hours, she’s mine. But wanting her and keeping her are two different things. By morning, my fear wins out. I push her away, tell myself she deserves better than a mechanic who’ll only hold her back. But Adrienne has a secret, a future she might choose outside this town, far away from me. And if she takes it, I’ll lose her before I ever find the guts to make her mine. That’s when I realize dragging my feet may have cost me more than her trust. One moment with her feels like a lifetime. And one choice could break us before we ever begin. Because Adrienne Slade isn’t just temptation. She’s the only woman I’ve ever wanted. And if I don’t claim her, I’ll watch her slip away for good.