Kieran never asked to be caught between a fake engagement and a forbidden attraction. But when Blaise, his best friend Sloane's fake fiancé, touches him under a blanket at a party, the line between ally and danger blurs. Sloane’s contract engagement is a cover for a corporate takeover—but Blaise’s attention is real, and so are the cameras tracking their every move. As Kieran uncovers the truth about his brother Rowan’s death, he learns that Blaise was there that night—and has been protecting him ever since. When evidence is traded for freedom and guilt is confessed in open court, Kieran is left with only one choice: wait, or walk away. Eighteen months later, Blaise kneels with a ring and asks one more time. This time, Kieran says yes—not because he was chosen, but because he chose back.
