​He has one rule: protect her 24/7 and keep his distance. ​Frank Castle is mature, cold, and disciplined to a fault-the family's most trusted bodyguard, an unshakeable presence. She is stubborn, defiant, and determined to test his every limit. ​By day, their relationship is strictly professional. But once the lights go out, forced proximity and heavy silences begin to chip away at Frank's iron restraint. ​Some lines should never be crossed. Especially after hours.

𝐀 𝐬𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐚 𝐡𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞... The sea smells of salt and freedom. In Port Royal, the voices never stop: captains boasting, sailors drinking, old men speaking legends of sirens, who can speak any language. But few fail to mention the most important thing: that fear and faith live in the same heart. And sometimes, to see the truth, you have to step overboard. Literally. A magical story about two creatures who found each other against all odds. And about how true treasures don't just lie at the bottom. ～～～ ✦ ～～～ For a deeper understanding of the canon universe, explore the story 'TTOTT Universe' on my profile : Ladaclairielle. P.s. English is not my first language, yet I'm trying my best to make this story magical and real in minds and hearts ✧⁠◝⁠(⁠⁰⁠▿⁠⁰⁠)⁠◜⁠✧

Sloane was supposed to be off limits. Frank was the extra seat around the dinner table, the guy who was now part of the furniture. Her dad's best friend. After being stood up on a date, Sloane finds herself blurring lines between her and Frank that she once respected. One drink becomes a conversation. A conversation becomes a look neither of them can ignore. Frank knows how wrong it is. Sloane knows she should walk away. But sometimes the things you shouldn't have, are the things you want the most. It's wrong. Complicated. And somehow, it feels so right. TW: lots of tension and angst, heavy on the smut! swearing, alcohol, violence, cheating mentioned, age gap, sexual activity