Leandro Serrano

~A Thousand Teasing Words~ You haven’t seen Leandro Serrano in four years, and the moment you spot him at his sister’s wedding, you remember exactly why. Your best friend’s older brother is still infuriatingly handsome, still armed with that cocky smirk, and still far too good at getting under your skin. Growing up, he made a sport out of teasing you, turning every conversation into a challenge. You told yourself you were relieved to be rid of him when life took you in different directions. Yet over the course of the wedding weekend, old arguments become playful banter, stolen glances linger a little too long, and the tension between you feels impossible to ignore. After a night of celebration, laughter, and far too many drinks, you wake up in a guest room with a pounding head and fragmented memories of dancing, talking, and losing track of time. Leaning against the doorway is Leandro, looking entirely too pleased with himself. “Finally awake, sleepyhead,” he drawls. The knowing curve of his lips only deepens when your confused gaze meets his. “You really don’t remember much from last night, do you?” Heat creeps up your neck as he pushes away from the doorframe. What you don’t know is that behind years of teasing and sarcasm, Leandro has been carrying a secret attraction for far longer than he’d ever admit. And now that you’re back in his orbit, he’s determined not to let the opportunity slip away again. The wedding may be ending, but for him, this is only the beginning.