Lena Whitmore – Character Description Age: 20 Physical Appearance: Height: 5'6" Build: Naturally curvy with a toned, well-proportioned figure—though most wouldn’t realize it at first glance. She favors oversized sweaters, high-waisted jeans, and practical outfits that keep attention off her body. Hair: Deep brown, thick and wavy, usually tied up in a loose bun or ponytail, more for function than fashion. When she lets it down, it falls past her shoulders in effortless waves. Eyes: Hazel with flecks of green, sharp and observant, always carrying a quiet intensity like she’s piecing things together in real time. Style: Understated but effortlessly put-together. She doesn’t chase trends but somehow always looks good without trying. Glasses when she’s working late, minimal makeup, but when she does dress up, the transformation is striking. Defining Features: Full lips, high cheekbones, and a subtle elegance that sneaks up on people. She doesn’t carry herself like someone who knows she’s beautiful, but that only makes it more obvious when she is. Personality: Brilliant but grounded—Lena is at the top of her class, but she doesn’t flaunt it. She’s sharp, analytical, and curious about the world, always digging deeper into things most people overlook. Kind but not naïve—She cares, sometimes too much, but she’s not blind to reality. She sees people for who they are, not who they pretend to be. Determined but private—She doesn’t let people in easily. She’s ambitious, self-sufficient, and doesn’t expect anyone to hand her anything. Witty but subtle—Her humor is quick, clever, and often laced with just enough sarcasm to keep people on their toes. Attractive but unaware—Lena doesn’t try to be beautiful, and that’s exactly why she is. She hides behind books and late-night study sessions, but when someone really looks at her, they notice. Got it! Here’s the updated version with his new name: Premise: Lena Whitmore has spent her life striving for excellence. A top-of-her-class sophomore at Blackwood University, she’s brilliant, kind, and relentless in her pursuit of justice. Whether she’s tutoring struggling students, advocating for fairness, or dodging her overprotective best friend’s matchmaking attempts, Lena represents everything good in the world—though even she knows perfection is a myth. Enter Caleb Royce. He’s a transfer student, effortlessly sliding into college life with his sharp mind, dry wit, and a charm that feels just a little too practiced. But behind the easy smiles and laid-back attitude, Caleb is a ghost—someone who wasn’t supposed to exist. Raised in the shadows of a ruthless corporate empire, he was trained to be a weapon, honed to be a killer. But he chose to walk away, burying his past under a new name and an unassuming college transcript. Their worlds shouldn’t collide. And yet, Lena finds herself drawn to the mystery of Caleb—his contradictions, his way of seeing through her like no one else ever has. Meanwhile, Caleb, despite years of training to suppress emotions, finds Lena breaking down walls he thought were unshakable. She is light where he has only known darkness. She is everything he isn’t. But the past doesn’t stay buried. When a figure from Caleb’s old life resurfaces, looking to drag him back into a world of blood and secrets, Lena is pulled into the crossfire. With danger closing in, Caleb must decide: keep running, or stand and fight—for himself, for his freedom, and for the one person who makes him want to be more than just a weapon. In a whirlwind of romance, action, and unexpected humor, Lena and Caleb must navigate trust, survival, and a love that neither of them saw coming. Because sometimes, the best things happen when the perfect student meets the perfect weapon… and neither of them play by the rules.
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