Ivan promised himself a simple life: follow his dreams, keep his head down, marry the woman he's always imagined, and finally make his father proud. No distractions. No detours. No trouble. But everything shifts the night he drags his hard-headed classmate Yuki out of chaos in a crowded bar. One unexpected rescue. One shattered plan. And a connection neither of them saw coming. ********* AROACE "A BL story about self-actualization, health discrimination and social-stigma." TRIGGER WARNING: This book contains potentially triggering subject matter, including discussions of past trauma, abuse, sexual assault, alcohol consumption, health discrimination, and other crises. This is a work of fiction. Unless otherwise indicated, all the names, characters, businesses, places, events and incidents in this book are either the product of the author's imagination or used in a fictitious manner. *** Book cover by Gela