Mike Dawson thought Coach Wade McKinney and star linebacker Derek King were just two of the most important men in his life.
He was wrong.
What starts as extra film sessions, late nights at the lake house, and lingering looks soon becomes something none of them can ignore. Derek wants Mike. Coach wants distance. Neither seems capable of staying away.
Caught between his cocky teammate and the older coach who makes him feel seen, Mike finds himself pulled into a dangerous attraction that threatens friendships, careers, and everything they've built.
Sometimes being the favorite comes with a price.
