Nylani Rae Carter has been a part of the Thorne family her entire life—practically raised alongside them, loved like a daughter, teased like a sister, and treated as one of their own.

One night, alone with Khyre Thorne, the oldest, coldest, and most untouchable brother, a spark ignited. What started as a forbidden encounter quickly became a passionate, secret love affair.

Soon after, Nylani discovered she was pregnant—not just with one child, but twin boys. The news should have brought joy, but Khyre’s reaction was anything but loving. Cold and cruel, he threw money in her face and told her to get rid of them, denying responsibility entirely.

But Nylani was stronger than he expected. She refused his money, kept her sons, and raised them on her own for five years, building a life for her little family while the world remained unaware of their existence.

Then Khyre was released from prison.

Now, the man who once rejected her and their children steps back into her life—a man who has no idea what he missed, no claim to the children, and a cold reputation that precedes him. The neighborhood whispers, the family watches, and the twins are living proof of a love Khyre denied.

Nylani never wanted him back. Khyre never wanted to admit he cared. But seeing her with their sons awakens feelings he cannot ignore. As pride, secrets, and past betrayals clash, both must decide if they can face their history and rebuild a love neither expected—but that neither can deny.