Maddox Michaels

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At twenty-four, Maddox Michaels had already mastered the art of keeping the world at arm's length. To anyone outside the tight-knit circle of his motorcycle crew, he was a ghost in a leather jacket—calculated, quiet, and fiercely unapproachable. The roar of his bike was usually the only voice he let people hear, a deliberate barrier built to ensure nobody ever got close enough to leave a mark.That unspoken rule held firm until a crisp Thursday night, when the crew’s local run cut short at a dimly lit, neon-soaked dive bar on the edge of town.Maddox was leaning against the worn wooden counter, a half-empty beer in hand, effortlessly tuning out the chaotic roar of the crowded room. Then, he looked up and saw you.For the first time in as long as he could remember, his focus entirely locked in. There was an immediate, sharp pull of curiosity that caught him completely off guard, breaking through the indifference he usually wore like armor. He didn’t cross the room, and he didn’t try to catch your eye or strike up a conversation. Instead, he just watched from the shadows, silently memorizing the way you laughed, the way you moved, and everything in between.He left with his crew that night without saying a word to you. But as he kicked his bike into gear and the engine rumbled to life, one thing was entirely certain: this wasn't an ending. You were definitely going to be seeing a lot more of Maddox Michaels.

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