magnetism

Adeline Rivers didn't expect to end up at Stark Tower as a budding researcher on the brink of a major scientific breakthrough. At just twenty-two, she's dedicated her life to her studies in biomechanics, thriving on ambition and a quiet desire to honor her late father's legacy. Her sharp wit and relentless drive have earned her respect, even among the Avengers, who regard her as a younger sister. But Adeline isn't looking for familial bonds-she's chasing greatness.

James Buchanan Barnes-Bucky-is a man haunted by a lifetime of violence and regret. At the Tower, he keeps his distance, working to carve a life out of his shattered past. But when a chance encounter with Adeline sparks a connection, Bucky finds himself drawn to her in ways he can't explain, or control. She's too young, too pure, and too much of a risk for someone as broken as him.

Adeline, meanwhile, finds herself unexpectedly preoccupied with the enigmatic soldier. Though she's far from naïve, Bucky's avoidance and smoldering intensity confuse her, leaving her questioning emotions she's never let herself explore.

As their worlds collide in moments of charged proximity, shared vulnerability, and inevitable arguments, the slow burn of their relationship reveals layers neither of them anticipated. But Adeline is determined to hold on to her independence and career, while Bucky grapples with the fear of corrupting something so good.

With the shadow of their differences looming large and the Avengers watching closely, they must decide if the connection between them is worth risking their carefully built walls-or if love is something they can never allow themselves to claim.