Sometimes you have to lose what was never meant to stay to find the love that adds everything you were missing.

Zachary Taylor and Fatima Wilson were never supposed to be anything more than friends. Seven and a half years later, nobody believes them. Not when he calls her first after every game. Not when she shows up to every practice like she belongs there. Not when his daughter cries for her before anyone else. And definitely not when they argue like a married couple who forgot to sign the papers. They swear it's nothing. Just friendship. Just loyalty. Just life. But life has a funny way of looking like love when you stop paying attention. Especially when you've already been living like a family without realizing it. And when outside relationships, old history, and unexpected truths start to blur the lines... One question becomes impossible to ignore: If they're just friends... why does it feel like they've already been married this whole time?

And if you'll let me, I'll take care of you

A love worth building.

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Her family sees embarrassment. Her lawyer sees entitlement. The public sees a headline. But underneath all of that, she is somebody who keeps making reckless choices because she is starving for love, attention, freedom, and somebody to choose her over the family name.

Bound by trauma and loyalty, two best friends have been riding for each other since day one. In a world full of betrayal, pain, and hard lessons, they've learned the only person they can truly depend on is each other. Coming up together like brother and sister, Danni and Zac's bond runs deeper than blood-unbreakable, no matter what life throws their way. But as they try to navigate love, loss, and the harsh realities of the streets, doing the right thing isn't always easy... and sometimes loyalty comes at a price. When secrets surface and hearts get broken, they'll be forced to choose between what they've always known and who they're becoming. Because in their world, everybody isn't built to last-and not every bond is meant for life.

It was just a late night. An empty office. And a conversation that lasted twenty minutes too long. ⚠️ Disclaimer This book contains adult, smutty, explicit, erotic content, strong language, and sexually charged themes intended strictly for mature readers (18+).

Zatima💛