Love's Unexpected Gamble

High school senior Lou thought life was simple-stick to the plan, avoid trouble, and never lose focus on the one thing that mattered: his graduation bet with his best friend Charles. If Lou could avoid falling for anyone, especially the mysterious new girl, Shan J, he'd win. Easy, right? But when Shan J walks into his life, everything changes. She's guarded, sharp-tongued, and undeniably captivating. The more Lou tries to resist, the deeper he's drawn into her world-one filled with secrets, danger, and a past that refuses to let her go. What starts as innocent coffee dates quickly spirals into late-night escapes and confrontations with menacing figures from Shan's past. With shadows of her father's criminal dealings looming over them, Lou finds himself in over his head, questioning everything he thought he knew about trust, loyalty, and love. Now Lou faces the ultimate gamble: protect Shan and risk losing himself, or walk away and break both their hearts. With enemies closing in, romance heating up, and a bet he can't afford to lose, Lou must decide if love is worth the chaos it brings