Chiara has never been the reckless one. While her friends are always looking for their next adventure, Chiara prefers staying in control. She has volleyball, college, and a future to focus on. Random guys? Not interested. At least, that’s what she tells herself. When she and her friends manage to sneak into one of the most exclusive VIP clubs in the city, the night is supposed to be nothing more than fun. Music, drinks, dancing—and maybe a few stories to laugh about the next morning. Then someone suggests a bet. A stupid bet. A bet that requires Chiara to walk up to a complete stranger and kiss him. Just once. No names. No questions. No strings attached. Determined to prove everyone wrong, Chiara agrees. Her target? The most attractive guy in the entire club. Sitting in a private VIP section surrounded by equally intimidating friends, Liam Carter looks completely out of her league. Confident. Untouchable. The kind of man who clearly gets whatever he wants. What Chiara doesn’t know is that Liam isn’t just another rich guy enjoying a night out. He’s the biggest football star on campus. And after one unexpected kiss, he becomes completely obsessed with finding the mysterious blonde who disappeared before he could even ask her name. Because for the first time in his life, someone walked away from him. And Liam Carter has never been good at losing. One bet. One kiss. One football star determined to find the girl who vanished into the crowd.