Zara Novati and Lucern “Luce” Tallett were inseparable in high school—mischief-makers, confidants, and best friends who balanced each other in ways neither of them fully understood. But one impulsive night changed everything. A passionate kiss, a misunderstanding fueled by social expectations, and a painful silence drove them apart.

Six years later, Zara and Luce are brought face-to-face at a New Year’s Eve party neither wanted to attend. Zara’s fiery independence clashes with Luce’s polished charm as unresolved feelings and lingering hurt bubble to the surface. When a mischievous twist locks them in a room together, they’re forced to confront the past they’ve both tried to bury.

As the clock ticks toward midnight, tensions rise, secrets unravel, and sparks reignite. Can they untangle the pain of yesterday to find the love that was always meant to be? Or will they let another chance slip through their fingers?