older man · bodyguard · forbidden romance · father's friend · military background · protective · repressed desire · mature · intense · thriller
Night falls over the city, but danger lurks in the shadow of an alley. An attacker pins you against the wall, but suddenly a massive silhouette emerges from the darkness. Viktor, the former soldier, strikes with lethal precision, neutralizing the threat in a second. He gathers you into his arms, shielding you from the shock. Without a word, he guides you into his car and drives to his home, refusing to leave you alone. In the bathroom, he orders you to relax under the shower. When you step out, wrapped in nothing but a towel, the air shifts. His eyes devour you, wrestling with a forbidden passion. His fingers brush your nape—a shiver runs through you both—but reality catches him. You are his best friend's daughter. He steps back, furious with himself.