**Please Note: This Story Contains Explicit Content** Disclaimer: The photo used in this content is not my own and is being utilized for illustrative purposes. No copyright infringement is intended. If you are the owner of the image and wish for it to be removed or credited differently, please contact me directly to resolve the issue. Thank you for your understanding. I am delighted to present to all of you the second installment of the Glisten City series. Just a quick note before you start reading. This story can be fully enjoyed and appreciated even if you haven't read the first book in the series. It is set in Glisten City, adding to the larger narrative, but it stands well on its own. Renna Despite closing myself off to love, he managed to break down my barriers, solving past hurts and awakening dormant feelings. I came to Glisten for a fresh start but now I am embarking on a journey of self-discovery, where I must test the strength of my heart and the extent of my bravery. Ian Everything in my life had been meticulously planned, centered around one steadfast rule I upheld: never entangle myself in a romantic relationship. To me, love represented a path to captivity-a life bound by commitments and expectations. Instead, I craved freedom and autonomy but when she came and turned my life upside down, I had to go against my every belief.