Inevitable Addiction
Christina C. Jones

All she wants is a fair chance to prove herself - no nepotism, no social media campaigns, no sponsors. Just pure talent, which she has in spades, if she can just get someone to believe in her.
The way Patrick Bell does.
Straightforward, self-assured, and exactly the kind of energy Dawn needs, if he can get past his own demons. He's good with life as it is - he's managing, with no expectation of anything beyond a casual connection.
A chance meeting brings about an unexpected spark of chemistry... leading to a bond neither of them seems to be able to get away from.