Behind the Badge: A Halo City Love Story

"What is it?" My voice cracked, just like my morals were. She let go of my wrist and backed up, laying back on the bed with one leg propped up. It took everything in me to keep my feet on the floor, I wanted to climb on top of her so badly, I was surprised I had this much will power.

"I need you..." She started, her voice whiny and needy. I could feel myself at full attention and was so thankful she was too drunk to notice. She needed me? I needed her so badly right now, but I couldn't do anything. She's too drunk and if I'm going to take her, she's going to remember it, that's for sure. As I battle in my head about what my little brain wants and what my big brain knows, her voice sounds. "to get me the trash can in the corner."

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When Emilia Smith joins the Halo City Police, her striking beauty hides a dangerous secret-she's the daughter of a ruthless crime boss, sent to infiltrate the force and leak intel to her father. Her mission is clear-until she meets her partner.

Detective Josiah Wesson is a hardened cop haunted by the unsolved murder of his family, a case that left scars no badge can heal. Stoic and driven, Josiah has no time for distractions-especially not a rookie with too many secrets.

From their first day, sparks fly-dangerous, undeniable sparks neither can control. As they tackle brutal investigations and rising crime, their connection deepens-too deep.

Emilia's double life becomes impossible to hide, and Josiah begins uncovering links between her and the world he's vowed to destroy. When dark secrets from their pasts surface, trust shatters.

Torn between blood and justice, love and duty, can their bond survive the chaos closing in?