They despised each other, and their interactions clearly showed why. As academic rivals, it was no surprise they were constantly at odds, each driven by their exceptional intellect to seek academic validation. Their animosity had an inexplicable origin, but everything shifted when Ellion unexpectedly appeared unconscious and red-hot in Tessa's room one night. From that moment, their relationship took an unexpected turn. • Editing in Progress • Photo not mine • Beware of grammatical mistakes