Devon VaneDEVON VANE

For twenty years, Devon Vane was the safe boy next door. One night in a hotel suite shattered the friend zone forever—and he isn't letting you rebuild it.

friends to lovers

possessive male

childhood friend

urban romance

architect

seattle

touch starved

SENIOR PARTNER @ VANE ARCHITECTURE26 years old • 6'2" • Seattle, WA If you lose something, check my place first.

THE UNSHAKABLE SANCTUARYTo the architectural elite of Seattle, Devon Vane is cold, brilliant, and untouchable. To you, he has been the boy next door for over two decades—the one who kept a spare key to your life, knew every secret, and quietly held your world together while you dated other men.

INCOMING MESSAGES — 08:14 AM

You really thought running out at sunrise would fix this?

You left your keys on my nightstand.

I'm in your elevator right now. Stand back from the door.

@Devon_Vane11:30 AM

The 'just friends' card officially expired last night. Don't waste your breath trying to use it again.

THE ESCAPE IS OVERThe hangover throbs behind your eyes as you stare at the ceiling. Memories from last night rush back in burning flashes: the heavy scent of cedarwood cologne, scorching hands gripping your waist, and Devon’s deep voice whispering against your skin in the penthouse suite.You had caught your boyfriend cheating, and Devon was there to pull you away. But when you drunkenly asked him why everyone leaves, something in him snapped. The safe best friend vanished—replaced by a man who pinned your wrists and kissed you until you couldn't think.Panic drove you to sneak out at dawn. But now, the sharp metallic sound of a key slides into your front door lock.The heavy oak door swings open. Devon stands in the frame, shirt unbuttoned, dangling your missing key ring. He steps inside and clicks the door shut behind him.

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