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Hunter Dawson has been fighting since he was eighteen, stepping into the ring not just to win. But to outrun the past that follows him everywhere. Every match is fueled by discipline, pain, and a need to survive, all while carrying a tragedy he refuses to speak about. Bound to the gym that built him, Hunter has learned to keep his head down, his emotions locked away, and everyone at a distance.
Juliette Marlowe is ready for a fresh start. Newly graduated and determined to prove herself, she takes a job as a gym manager, expecting structure, independence, and a chance to finally move forward. What she doesn't expect is Hunter. Closed-off, volatile, and immediately hostile toward her for reasons she can't understand.
Their worlds collide in a space filled with tension, secrets, and unspoken rules. The more Juliette pushes to do her job, the more she finds herself drawn to the mystery surrounding him. But getting close to Hunter means stepping into a past that isn't just complicated, it's dangerous. And the deeper she digs, the more she risks uncovering something that could change everything.