He roughly turned me around. "What's your fucking problem?" I ask, enraged by his actions. "My problem is you. Your soul, your body, and your entire being," he replies, his voice laced with restraint. ༺♡༻ Isla, a headstrong and fiercely independent young woman, finds herself embroiled in a dangerous political scandal. Despite her protests, her wealthy and influential family hires a bodyguard, Andrei, to ensure her safety. Isla and Andrei couldn't be more different. Isla is impulsive and rebellious, constantly putting herself in harm's way, while Andrei is stoic and disciplined, ex-military with a strict code of ethics. Their clashing personalities lead to constant friction as Andrei struggles to keep Isla out of trouble, and Isla resents the intrusion into her life. As they navigate the treacherous waters of deception and betrayal, Isla and Andrei come to realize they aren't so different after all. They both carry deep emotional wounds and a shared longing for belonging. As trust grows between them, they uncover the truth behind the scandal, forcing them to work together to bring the culprits to justice. Amidst the chaos and danger, Isla and Andrei find themselves drawn to each other, grappling with their growing feelings amidst the turmoil. Ultimately, they must confront their own vulnerabilities and learn to rely on each other in order to survive.

I held the gun to his head. "Why do you hate me?" he asks, while looking deep into my eyes. My eyes tear up as I truthfully answer, "Because you make me feel things that I swore I would never feel for anyone ever again." ༺♡༻ Meet Emma, a highly skilled assassin whose haunted past remains concealed beneath a veil of secrecy. Working under the umbrella of her organization, she finds herself assigned to assist the powerful mafia leader, Diego Ramirez, with his nefarious missions. With an intense mutual disdain and undeniable chemistry, their deadly game quickly evolves into a twisted dance of love and hate. Bound by duty and a growing attraction neither can deny, they become captives of their own desires. But as their dangerous missions escalate, the lines between right and wrong blur, and they must navigate their treacherous path while guarding their own sins and secrets. With the fate of their intertwined worlds hanging in the balance, they must make unthinkable choices that will forever change their lives. Will they find redemption in each other's arms or be consumed by the darkness that surrounds them?