The man in the corner-the guard assigned by our families to ensure the union is 'properly consummated' watches us with dispassionate eyes. It makes my skin crawl, but then Tim shifts his hips, and a sharp gasp tears from my throat, drowning out everything else. I bury my face in the crook of his neck to hide from the guard, inhaling the scent of sandalwood and expensive whiskey. My fingers dig into his shoulders as the rhythm builds. "Tell me something about you," he murmurs against my hair, his voice ragged but clear despite the exertion. "What?" I moan, confused and dizzy, pressing my lips to the damp skin of his neck in a desperate attempt to anchor myself. He slows his pace just enough to force me to focus, pulling back slightly so he can look me in the eye, even as his body remains connected to mine. "I want to get to know my wife."

Hollywood High isn't just a place for textbooks and tests. It's a labyrinth of whispered secrets, laughter echoing down hallways, and friendships that grow between bell rings. Everyone navigates their own battles, ambitions, and hearts, trying to figure out who they are when no one is looking-but somehow, all their lives intertwine. Lucy Chen is quiet, observant, and fiercely independent, preferring the background, unnoticed corners, and small comforts she can control. Tim Bradford is the school's golden boy-football quarterback, popular, and magnetic-but beneath the charm lies someone carrying far more than anyone suspects. His loyalty to family and friends is unwavering, even at a cost. Jackson West is the easygoing friend everyone wishes they had: clever, loyal, and quick with a joke. Celina Juarez thrives on adventure and fierce dedication, with Miles Penn always matching her intensity. Angela Lopez grounds everyone with insight and humor, while Wesley Evers is reliable, steadfast, and ready to face the storm alongside those he loves. Genny Bradford navigates life with quiet strength, while Aaron Thorsen, James Murray, Nyla Harper, John Nolan, and Bailey Nune each carve out their own unique roles in the high school world. At Hollywood High, every hallway holds stories of first crushes, secret alliances, whispered truths, and moments that change lives. Each period brings new challenges, comforts, and connections deeper than anyone anticipates. Because Hollywood High isn't just about passing classes. It's about Passing Periods 🎒🏫❤️ --- Themes: Friendship, love, family, high school pressures, personal growth, found family Warnings: Teen relationships, mild drama, family struggles, emotional intensity

Walking home from a friend's house one night, Lucy Chen is kidnapped to pay off her father's debt to the Italian mafia. Tim Bradford, the cold and feared head of a powerful crime family, offers her only one way out-marriage with a deal attached. Trapped in a world of violence and control, Lucy expects cruelty, not the dangerous pull between them. !this book WILL contain smut so this is your warning!

This is a story about The Rookie group if they all went on a vacation together. This story is located somewhere in seasons 5-7. Tim and Lucy are single (they have never dated each other).

Lucy Chen and Tim Bradford are secretly married and share a five-year-old daughter, Maila-something no one at the precinct knows. Between police work, everyday life, and keeping their family hidden, their carefully guarded secret is suddenly threatened by an unexpected incident, forcing them to face the truth and the challenges that come with it.

What if Lucy's Sargent from the start

This is going to be a long story about Chenford. Tim and Lucy have been dating for a year. Tim and Lucy live together. Tamara lives with them. Kojo will be in this story. Lucy is a Sargeant. Tim is a Sargeant. Angela is a detective. Nyla is a detective. Grey is the lieutenant. Nolan is a training officer. Celina is a P2. The rest of the characters are the same. There also will be other characters other than Chenford in this story.