"I have five brothers. If you hurt me, they will kill you in the most miserable way." - Roxiane Delmondo. *** *** Tumakas ang dalagitang si Roxy mula sa kaniyang mapang-abusong stepfather, at sa kaniyang pagtakbo sa kalagitnaan ng gabi at malakas na ulan, napadpad siya sa isang private property kung saan kasalukuyang naglalaro ng basketball ang limang magkakaibigan na miyembro ng isang grupo ng gang. She begged them for help, and without hesitation, they brutally killed her stepfather. From that night on, she was no longer just a runaway. She became their princess. Spoiled. Protected. Untouchable. And for anyone who dared to hurt her, the price was always the same: a life. But when desire burns like wildfire, can love survive, or will it drag them all into a brutal war for her heart?

In the midst of solving mysteries and exploring their undeniable chemistry, Fifteen Salustiana is determined to help Xildius Vouganville confront his dark past and embrace the light once more. As they uncover the truth behind every crime, she must also seek the truth behind Xildius's fears. *** Desperate for money, Fifteen Salustiana takes a job as the personal assistant to the enigmatic Xildius Vouganville, or XV, a genius professor living in the eerie mansion of Villa Vouganville. XV, a master of anatomy and psychology, solves crimes from the shadows, haunted by a dark past that keeps him from stepping into the sunlight. Fifteen becomes XV's eyes and ears in the outside world, venturing out to gather clues and solve crimes. As they work together, she finds herself drawn to XV's brilliance and vulnerability. The more time they spend together, the more she realizes her feelings for him are growing stronger. Will Fifteen be able to help XV step out of the shadows and into the light, or will their love be consumed by the darkness? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish.