Nani, a young 19 year old, autistic man clutching a My Melody plushie, is trapped in a world that terrifies him. He is vulnerable, overwhelmed, and shaking in the center of a dance floor. Sky, 23, a powerful and feared mafia "Dragon," sees him from across the room. While his lieutenants, Dew, Perth, and Win, watch in surprise, Sky feels an instant, protective pull. He doesn't just see a victim; he sees someone to cherish. He rescues Nani from the noise, bringing him into his guarded, opulent world. Sky learns to navigate Nani's unique needs with a tenderness no one knew the "Dragon" possessed. How far would Sky go to protect his World?

Jasper and Alex have everything they've dreamed of: a six-month-old son, Oliver, and a beautiful new home that should mark the new beginning of their perfect life together. As they prepare to move out, and into the house of their dreams, it feels like the world is finally falling into place. But just as they're ready to start this new chapter, the past crashes into their present. In the final moments of their move, Jasper unexpectedly runs into his mother at the grocery store-a painful encounter that forces him to confront the man who haunted his childhood. Despite the love he still has for her, Jasper is forced to face the reality that his mother remains trapped in the toxic hold of his abusive father-a man who continues to cast a shadow over their lives. As Alex takes control of his father's company after his passing, he's thrust into a new battle: fighting for custody of his daughter, caught in Veronica's manipulative web. With Veronica's dark deeds finally coming to light, justice is within reach. But as Alex and Jasper work to build a life for their growing family, they must confront new challenges and the weight of their pasts. With a future they've always wanted within reach, Alex and Jasper must fight for their family-and for each other. Will the love they share be enough to overcome the scars of the past, or will the weight of old wounds tear them apart? BOOK II. OF HEAT SERIES