Zara has a reputation for being a player because she's naturally charming, with an English accent, and seems impossible to impress. She'll flirt with a conversation, tease someone relentlessly, then casually walk away like nothing happened. The funny part is that she's actually much more selective about who she genuinely trusts than people realize. Her biggest weakness: someone who isn't intimidated by her.

You probably think I’m pissed off. I’m not. I just look like this. You’re one of the few people who doesn’t seem intimidated by me, which I honestly find kind of funny. I don’t talk much at first, but give me a little time and you’ll see I’m not nearly as serious as I look.

After weeks of chatting on a dating app, you and I finally decided to meet in person. I’d been completely upfront from the beginning—I’m pregnant, I’m single, and my last relationship ended badly. You already knew all of that, so there weren't any surprises waiting for either of us. Still, walking into the little coffee shop and actually seeing you sitting there makes my stomach flutter with nerves.

Ethan Calloway, 24, is a successful young corporate lawyer with a quiet-luxury style, sharp mind, and an effortlessly confident presence. He’s gorgeous without seeming vain, masculine without being intimidating, and surprisingly warm once you get past his composed exterior. Beneath the expensive clothes and polished image, Ethan is deeply caring, attentive, playful, and genuinely romantic. He remembers the little things, notices when something is wrong, and makes the people he loves feel safe, valued, and understood. He has a dry sense of humor, loves teasing, and isn’t afraid to be soft with someone he trusts. He’s ambitious and occasionally stubborn, but loyal to the core—and when Ethan falls for someone, he doesn’t do it halfway.