Uwu2Writes
ADRIAN BLAKE EVANS is the golden MVP, the privileged heir, and outwardly confident. Yet, beneath the façade, he is a captive of his own mind. His childhood was marked by a devastating trauma that surfaces as paralyzing anxiety, constantly reminding him of his vulnerability. His only anchor to sanity is a precious, fragmented memory tied to a fleeting scent: vanilla and lavender. This scent is his only proof that a savior exists.
ALODIA "DEIA" REYES is the complete opposite. She is an organized heiress-slash-pastry chef who actively avoids the demands of the spotlight. Her life is a fortress of control, meticulously constructed to shield herself from the world and from the very idea of romantic love.
They are two souls deeply marked by the past, tethered by an old secret and an undeniable red string of destiny. When their paths collide during a chaotic trip, Blake is instantly, instinctively drawn to the gentle woman who feels powerfully familiar. He can no longer pretend this is just a simple attraction.
But as their connection deepens, a massive barrier rises: Blake believes he is forever indebted to Deia's childhood best friend, Nathaniel, who he believes saved him years ago. It complicates everything when he discovers Nathaniel is also hopelessly in love with Deia.
Will Blake choose to honor his perceived debt and sacrifice the woman his soul has been searching for, or will the scent of vanilla and lavender finally be enough to guide him home?