**SEQUEL IS OUT!**
Y/n, 25, is pursuing her master's degree in film studies with aspirations of becoming a director. Miss Ortega, 31, is the new, highly-accredited film studies professor at the university.
Y/n scores a mentorship with Miss Ortega, who takes her under her wing with the goal of setting her up for success in her career. Y/n - bubbly, ambitious, and maybe a little bit naive - is thrilled, considering she idolizes Miss Ortega and her work. Miss Ortega - strict, career-focused, and maybe a little bit lonely - is reluctant, but takes a special interest in Y/n. And as their bond grows both inside and outside of the classroom, Y/n and Miss Ortega might go on to achieve much, much more than their initial goals...
Disclaimer (18+): mentions of domestic abuse, death, alcohol/drug use, explicit language, sexual content
Victoria Blackwell, a sharp and ambitious law professor, and Dr. Natalie James, a passionate architect with a PhD in architecture, have been rivals since their fencing days at competing schools. When their paths cross again at a prestigious university, old tensions reignite. Their contrasting teaching styles and opposing life philosophies fuel a relentless battle of wills, but beneath the surface, there's more than just rivalry at play-there's undeniable chemistry.
As their animosity intensifies, so does the attraction neither expected. Their journey forces them to confront their past, their boundaries, and the complex connection between them.