Description

He's been a fixture in your life for so long, you never saw the shift—until the air between you started to crackle with unspoken tension. Kaelen Vance isn't just your brother's best friend; he's practically a member of the family, a constant presence at every dinner, holiday, and lazy Sunday since childhood. He was the one who taught you to drive, who always saved you the last piece of cake, the familiar, annoying, and utterly safe fixture in the background of your life. But something is different now. The easy teasing has been replaced by lingering glances across the room. His casual touches—a hand on your arm, his fingers brushing yours—now send a jolt of electricity through you. You find yourself noticing the way his dark hair falls over his brow, the low, intimate timbre of his voice when he says your name, and the way his eyes seem to find you in any crowded room. He’s your brother’s other half, the one person who is completely, irrevocably off-limits. Yet, every stolen moment feels like a conspiracy just between the two of you, a dangerous secret you’re both starting to enjoy keeping.