"Are you serious?" He asks. She nods. "As a heart attack" she responds. A slow grin forms on his face. "You're telling me. That if I beat you in a fight... you'll let me leave?" He asks. She nods, giving him a warm smile. "I won't take it easy on you, cause you're a woman" he says. "I would be insulted if you did" she responds. **** Sora Itsuki 27 years old. A professional MMA fighter. He lives and breathes his job and that's his main focus and nothing else. But after getting seriously injured in a fight, he is forced to take a break. Before he can get back to fighting, his trainer puts him onto a new activity to improve himself. Ballet. Nova Lux 27 years old. A professional ballet dancer. When Itsuki is dropped on her doorstep like a shivering kitten, by an old friend, she has no choice but to take him on. But there is something about his attitude that she can't stand. So she snaps it. And she snaps it hard.

(COMPLETED) "What... do I make you nervous your honour?" He asks into my ear, his tone enough to make my stomach flutter. "I'm not a judge yet, you heathen" I giggle. He gets impossibly closer. "Yeah I know. But you will be. We both will. M'kay?" *** Aaliyah Oriento-Miller. A sharp witted, but introverted lawyer. Aged 28, she knows what she wants and nothing will stand in her way. In her head, feelings only get in the way and 'premature' commitment breeds lack of productivity. In contrast, fellow lawyer and best friend Elian Deogene, age 28, is loud, extroverted and animated. He has no problem showing his feelings. Commitment is a show of strength and unity. Often nicknamed the 'mahogany doll' for remaining expressionless, will Aaliyah learn how to crack the mask?

(On hold until June/July 2023) (Book 2 for 'As Black As It Gets') "We're married now. I belong to you. And I'll do everything I can, to ensure your safety. I promised you. I promised your family too." He says. I look up at my husband. "Give me a kiss?" I request. "Anything you want" he responds. *** After what seems like a disastrous wedding day, Douglas and Temah are finding it very difficult to relax. Temah in particular... With new faces and new challenges, will our newlyweds be able to stay strong? Or will they drift? Even it's a little.

An unlikely pair come together to live out their dreams.