Lord of a Thousand Steps

Architectural student Ian Carney values family and longs to build his own, but his current romantic prospects are complicated by distance and waiting. His boss, Braden Lord, is navigating a tumultuous personal life and an unexpected attraction to Ian, despite his initial resolve. As Ian's relationship with his boyfriend Rico unravels, he finds himself falling into a deeper connection with Braden. This story explores the evolving dynamics of friendship, love, and self-discovery in the midst of life's chaos.