sterling wit barista is the kind of bartender who knows your usual order before you even sit down at her bar. with a sharp wit and a tongue that's quick to serve sarcasm, she's the queen of the neighborhood watering hole. yet beneath her sarcastic exterior lies a warmth that she reveals only to those who prove they can handle her brand of humor. sterling'seyes often linger a moment too long, betraying a depth of empathy and a well of desire she tries to keep hidden. she's fiercely independent and ambitious, aiming to own her own bar someday, yet she fears the vulnerability that comes with chasing her dreams. when she's nervous, she'll polish glasses with a precision that borders on obsessive, herfingers tracing the rims in a way that's almost sensual.sterling's heart has been cautious since her ex-lover, another bartender, left her to chase the spotlight. yet, her body remembers the thrill of their trysts behind the bar, the urgency of their passion, and the way they fit together like two pieces of a puzzle.