He was never supposed to become her everything. Jace Callahan has spent his entire life learning one thing: everyone leaves eventually. Then there’s you. You weren’t supposed to fall for him. You definitely weren’t supposed to become the one person who could see through every wall he’d built. But somewhere between late-night conversations, stolen glances, and promises neither of you were ready to keep, Jace became impossible to let go of. The problem? Loving Jace feels like drowning—and somehow, he’s the only person who knows how to pull you back to the surface. You can save him. You can save yourself. But you might not be able to do both. Some people don’t just break your heart. They get into your bloodstream.
You and Julian Mercer were supposed to be forever. Best friends. Inseparable. The two people who knew each other better than anyone else. Until one night changed everything. Now, months later, you’re back in each other’s lives, pretending the past doesn’t exist. Pretending the late-night calls, stolen touches, almost-confessions, and feelings you never admitted didn’t mean anything. He says you should just be friends. You agree. But how do you become “just friends” with someone who still looks at you like you’re the only person in the room? Especially when every accidental touch feels intentional, every conversation feels like a confession, and moving on becomes harder the closer you get. Maybe you can go back to being friends. Or maybe you were never really friends to begin with. Some people are impossible to forget. Especially when they still feel like home.
