Pretend You're Mine

In this heartwarming short story, landscape architect Devon Rhodes intervenes during a heated argument next door, leading to an unexpected connection with his neighbor, former ballet dancer Sebastian DeVille. As Sebastian navigates the aftermath of difficult personal choices, their chance meeting evolves into a memorable Valentine's date. This engaging tale explores whether a single night of pretend romance can blossom into lasting love, set against the backdrop of the quiet San Francisco suburbs. Although part of the Protectors universe, it can be enjoyed as a standalone narrative.