Forbidden Desires: A Grumpy Sunshine, Workplace Romance (Raider Brotherhood Book 1)

Chapter 1

Seventeen years earlier

Friction crackles in the air as we line up for the next play. Tension coils in my body like a spring, ready to unleash on the opposing offense. That fucker, Lucas Rosas, smiles at me, this smug shit-eating grin that I would be happy to wipe right off his face. I’m on edge tonight. Something’s got to give. The Raiders need this win.

Hamilton, our quarterback, calls the play. My focus is razor-sharp; it has to be as linebacker.

Hey, Alexander! Heard your old man was caught fucking some skank that wasn’t your ma. What are you going to do about it?” Lucas calls just as the ball’s about to be released.

I freeze, fists clenched at my sides, as the words echo in my ears. What the fuck is he talking about?

Parker glares at him. “Keep your fucking mouth shut if you know what’s good for you,” he snarls with intensity in his eyes.

With a roar, I surge forward, barreling into Lucas with the force of a freight train. The impact sends us both crashing to the turf, a tangled mess of limbs and rage. Parker’s right behind me, defending me as one of the other guys jumps in.

The whistle’s blown, and we’re dragged off each other. Adrenaline courses through my veins. My father’s done it again. He fucking promised me last time was the one and only, but I always knew he was fucking lying. He won’t get away with it this time.