August walks back into Jackson’s life like a spark he’s been pretending he doesn’t miss, and suddenly the quiet he built around his heart starts to crack. Their old connection flares fast—sweet, sharp, and impossible to ignore. But trust is a tender thing, and hers feels wrapped in shadows she won’t name. Jackson wants to believe in the “now and forever” they once whispered, yet every lingering touch makes him wonder what she’s hiding. As old feelings rise and new doubts twist around them, he must decide if this second chance is a gift… or the reminder that love can burn just as fiercely as it heals.