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After losing both of her parents, Evelyn Langley moved to the city for a fresh start. Quiet, shy, and determined to build a peaceful life of her own, she keeps to herself and pours her energy into the small floral shop she recently opened, finding comfort in beauty, routine, and simplicity.
But everything changes when she accepts a high-end client to design floral arrangements for a luxury office, unknowingly stepping into the private world of Elias Blackwell - CEO, billionaire, and heir to one of the most feared crime families in the country.
Years ago, Evelyn's father, Dominic Langley, saved the life of Victor Blackwell, Elias's father - a blood-debt no Blackwell forgets. Elias grew up knowing one thing: if a Langley ever returned, the Blackwells owed them protection... without question.
Now Evelyn is here. In his city. In his space.
And whether she knows it or not, she belongs under his protection.
But Elias doesn't do softness. He doesn't do attachment. And he definitely doesn't do distractions. Especially not from a woman who has no idea the power her last name holds, or the danger that's closing in around her.
As attraction sparks and enemies close in, Evelyn, completely unaware of her father's past, doesn't know she's a target... or who's watching. And Elias might be the only one who can protect her, even if it breaks them both.
In a world of secrets, blood, and loyalty, one promise made decades ago will ignite a passion neither of them saw coming - and a war they might not survive.