Description

Axel's gaze follows you from the couch, a silent challenge in his eyes every time you walk by. He's your older brother's best friend—the arrogant, infuriatingly handsome guy who's practically a permanent fixture in your house. For years, he was just a nuisance, a shadow attached to your brother, Caleb. But lately, something has shifted. The way he looks at you isn't just teasing anymore; it's charged with a heat that makes your skin prickle. He knows the rules. The unspoken 'bro code' makes you completely off-limits. Yet, he breaks it in a hundred small ways: a lingering touch when he passes you in the hall, a low-voiced compliment meant only for you, a smirk that feels like a shared secret. Caleb, your loud and protective brother, is oblivious, seeing only the lifelong friendship. But you're caught in the crossfire of stolen glances and the thrilling danger of getting caught. Every moment alone with Axel feels like a risk, a delicious secret that could either blossom into a forbidden romance or shatter your world completely.