Devour Me Slowly

At Blackthorn University, power is inherited, reputations are currency, and love is never clean.

Roman Kade has always ruled Blackthorn without question-cold, calculated, untouchable. As the heir to one of the university's most powerful legacy families, control has always come naturally to him.

Until Adrian Vale.

Two years ago, Adrian was Blackthorn's golden boy-brilliant, charismatic, and adored. Then he vanished, leaving behind rumors of scandal and a silence no one could explain.

Now he's back.

Harder. Colder. Impossible to read.

Roman tells himself Adrian's return means nothing. He's rebuilt his empire without him. Strengthened alliances. Buried the past.

But the moment their eyes meet, Roman realizes the truth-
he never let Adrian go.

Adrian says he wants freedom. Distance. A fresh start.

Roman knows better.

Because Adrian still trembles when Roman steps too close.
Still pushes him like he wants to be caught.
Still looks at him like he's waiting to be chosen.

But the secret they buried two years ago could destroy everything-their families, their power, and the fragile illusion of control they've both been clinging to.

And love built on obsession was never meant to be safe.

🖤 Dark MM Romance
🗝️ Obsession • Elite Academia • Power Play • Secret Traditions
🔥 "You don't get to run from something that was always meant to bind you."