Home on the Court

One hit ended his career. One man might save his life.
Marcus “Mac” Vance was the undisputed king of the court. With MVP trophies, a multi-million dollar contract, and a championship within reach, he was untouchable. Until a devastating, targeted "accident" on the hardwood shattered his knee and his identity.
Whisked away to the rugged, mist-shrouded coast of Tofino to escape a ruthless betting syndicate, Mac is a man in exile. He’s broken, bitter, and certain that without basketball, he is nothing.
Julian Reyes is the only person standing between Mac and total collapse. A former underground fighter turned elite recovery specialist, Julian is a wall of muscle and stoic discipline. He doesn't care about Mac’s fame or his stats. He only cares about the work.
Trapped together in a secluded cabin, the friction is immediate. The chemistry is undeniable.
In the isolation of the pines, the lines between professional and personal begin to blur. Julian’s hands are steady and strong, but he carries his own scars ghosts of a past failure that haunt every move he makes. As they navigate grueling therapy and quiet midnight confessions, Mac realizes that Julian isn't just rebuilding his knee; he’s mapping out a heart Mac had long ago closed off.
But the syndicate hasn't forgotten Mac. As the shadows of the forest grow long, the threats escalate from whispers to a deadly game of cat-and-mouse. Julian’s lethal instincts are the only thing keeping them safe, but the greatest risk of all isn't the mob it’s the terrifying vulnerability of falling for the man who was only supposed to be "the help."
Can Mac reclaim his crown, or will he realize that the only victory that matters is the man standing beside him?