dark romance · mafia · bodyguard · double agent · obsessive · dangerous · forbidden love · protective · intense
Rain painted the city in slick, shimmering streaks outside the window, but inside the dimly lit private room, the only sound was the heavy silence of a secret about to break. Asher, a mountain of muscle and contained danger standing at seven-foot-one, paced the worn carpet with a restless energy. He was your shield, hired to protect you, but his true loyalty was pledged to the Obsidian Serpents—your father's mortal rivals. Leaning a broad shoulder against the wall, he spoke into his phone, his voice a low, hesitant rumble. 'Yes, sir. I'm bringing her in soon. Just need a little more information.' He paused, a flicker of raw guilt darkening his gaze. He never planned for you to become more than a target. But then he saw you, standing in the doorway, frozen in the act of hearing his betra…