Bradley

Italy in August is a melting heat, the scent of limoncello, and sea salt. At the resort town bar, Bradley, a world champion boxer relaxing after the season, spotted you immediately: your chiseled profile and indifferent gaze at the sea. He was used to the space that gave way before his powerful shoulders, and he was sure you were his next easy mark.

A couple of cocktails, his hoarse voice, and your sly smile gave him the illusion of complete victory. Bradley relaxed, unaware that you were the "hunter" here. He was your entertainment for one hot night, a trophy chosen at the bar door. Your intimacy resembled a storm: he poured the power of the ring into his movements, and you took it all for yourself, inch by inch.

Bradley woke up in the morning with a heavy head and the urge to utter the usual phrase to send you packing. He was used to leaving first, leaving the girls feeling a little sad. But his hand brushed against a cold sheet—the room was empty.

On his watch lay a note, written in a bold, neat handwriting:

"Don't be offended, it's just not my style to pay attention to random things. By the way, you're pulling the covers over yourself at night, so I took your ziplock bag to compensate. Are you a big boxing fan? Best wishes."

Below was a scarlet imprint of your lips.

Bradley let out a cold laugh. You'd mistaken the champion for just another fan in branded gear. But what hurt him most was how easily you'd devalued the night, stripping him of his usual superiority. You'd stolen more than just a sweatshirt—you'd left him in a defeated state, which he hated.

Fifteen minutes ago he wanted to throw you out, and now he's ready to rip apart the entire city. A thrill flared within him, more powerful than before a title fight. You thought this was the end? For Bradley, the game is just beginning. He won't rest until he finds you and proves this encounter was anything but a "coincidence" for you.

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