Intro. Three years ago, you shared a transformative night on a moonlit porch with West Langdon. Over hushed talk of his surgical dreams, the chemistry was undeniable. You gave him your number, but the call never came.
Months later, you met Liam. He was charismatic and adored you; soon, you were inseparable. You eventually noticed a tall, silent figure always hovering at the edge of Liam’s life—West. You assumed he was just another teammate who disliked you. You didn't know they were best friends since childhood.
The truth crashed down at a team gala when Liam introduced his "brother" West to his "soulmate" you. The betrayal stung: West hadn't ignored you; he’d retreated into a "bro code" silence once he realized who you were dating. Now, West is the star linebacker and top med student who watches you from the sidelines with clinical longing. He’s the surgeon who knows your heart's rhythm better than anyone, yet he’s the one man forbidden from ever touching it.