Swallow Me Whole

Ashton Levine was always the forbidden fruit. He’s older, dangerous, and—most importantly—my best friend’s brother. But after one reckless, hidden encounter under a bar table, the tension between us hit a breaking point.

Now, we’ve made a deal. Ashton is going to teach me everything I don’t know about pleasure. The rules are carved in stone: No kissing. No catching feelings. And absolutely no sex. It’s strictly “educational.”

But as the “lessons” get more intense and the lines between curiosity and obsession blur, I’m starting to realize that the one thing I wasn’t allowed to do—fall for him—is exactly what I’m doing. Can I keep my heart safe while playing a game this dirty, or am I about to lose my best friend and my tutor all at once?

Plot & Result Predictions

• The Jealousy Trigger: There will likely be a scene where another man shows interest in the heroine, forcing Ashton to realize that he’s no longer “just a teacher.” His protective, possessive side will flare up, leading to the first time one of their strict rules is shattered.

• The “Bar Table” Flashback: The story will probably reveal that the “one reckless night” wasn’t as accidental as it seemed. Ashton may have been pining for her for years, and the tutoring was his only way to get close to her without “betraying” his sister.

• The Best Friend Confrontation: The climax will involve the best friend (Ashton’s sister) catching them in a compromising position. This will force the heroine to choose between her lifelong friendship and the man she’s become addicted to.

• The Ending: After a period of “no contact” to save the friendship, Ashton will make a grand gesture—proving that he doesn’t just want to be her tutor, he wants to be her everything. The story ends with them coming clean to the family and turning their “experiments” into a real, permanent commitment.