Shania, a fiercely loyal friend to the Pogues, finds her world turned upside down when Rafe Cameron, Sarah's volatile and estranged brother, unexpectedly enters her life. Initially fueled by animosity, their interactions are marked by clashes of loyalty and distrust. But as time passes, Shania begins to see the vulnerable side of Rafe, and the tension between them evolves into a forbidden romance.
Meanwhile, the Pogues remain laser-focused on their ultimate goal: finding the legendary treasure that could change their lives forever. Despite resistance from John B and others, Rafe becomes part of the group's efforts, his knowledge and resources proving invaluable in their dangerous quest. As secrets unfold and rivalries escalate, the group navigates life-threatening challenges, their unity tested by betrayal and fear.
After uncovering the treasure, their victory quickly spirals into chaos as word spreads, drawing dangerous enemies. A deadly confrontation at the docks leaves the Pogues and Rafe shaken, realizing their prize has put a target on their backs.
With danger closing in, Shania and Rafe's love grows stronger, but their relationship is threatened by the weight of their pasts and the looming peril. As the group braces for the storm ahead, survival will demand impossible choices.
❝I've been falling every day
since I first met you.❞
stolen glances,
hushed whispers,
teasing breaths,
lingering touches.
𝘖𝘳 𝘪𝘯 𝘸𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙘𝙤𝙧𝙚 𝙢𝙚𝙚𝙩𝙨 𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙘𝙤𝙧𝙚, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘯𝘦𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵 𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘩 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳.
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