Victoria is 28 and humiliated by her husband for being "too old." Then her 25-year-old first love, NBA superstar Marcus, storms back into her life and delivers a ruthless public revenge.
He fears nothing, pursuing her openly and telling the world their age gap means nothing. But Victoria holds a secret: she left him years ago to protect his rising career.
Now, the threats are closing in again. Marcus is willing to risk everything for her—but does Victoria dare to accept a love that defies every expectation?

The Basketball King's Older Lover

The next day, I asked Marcus to meet at UCLA's coffee shop. Looking at his young, sunny smile, my heart was like being cut by knives.
"Tori, you don't look well today. Are you still sad about uncle and aunt?" He held my hand with concern.
22-year-old Marcus still had youthful innocence and hope fo...

Chapter 5