"Bound by Duty, Torn by Desire"
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"I'm ordering you to love me," Nadiya's voice wavered, though she tried to sound firm. Her eyes locked onto his, daring him to defy her.
"I'm your boss now. You must follow my commands, Asif."
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"You think love is something you can order?" he asked quietly, his voice gravelly and low.
Asif leaned in, his lips brushing dangerously close to her ear, his breath warm against her skin. "I follow your orders, Nadiya. But not this one. Love doesn't work that way," he murmured.
His fingers slid up her arm, grazing her skin, and her body tensed under his touch. "You can ask for my loyalty, my protection, even my life. But love? That's something else entirely."
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Nadiya Khan, 27, an independent woman and architect who created her own name
stepping out of the shadow of her billionaire businessman father and brother.
Asif Malik, 34, a devoted bodyguard of Khan Family since the age of 22. His responsible nature and loyalty are his greatest pride, and he has dedicated his life to protecting those he serves.
They had a past history which made Nadiya create a shell of coldness around her. What will happen when they met after 12 years and Asif will assign as her personal bodyguard?
Assigned as her personal bodyguard, Asif must navigate the fine line between duty and desire.
Will they be able to resist the magnetic attraction pulling them together?
Or will Asif's years of dedication crumble in the face of a love that refuses to be forgotten?
Crack Black
In the gritty alleys of a nameless city, fate throws together two boys from opposing worlds. Black, a hardened thug with a reputation to uphold, crosses paths with Tony, a rebellious "schoolboy" caught in the wrong place at the wrong time. When Black saves Tony from a brutal attack by street kids, an unlikely bond is forged.
But this is no ordinary friendship. Beneath the bravado and casual insults, feelings begin to stir-confusing, forbidden, and unspoken. Neither is ready to risk everything by crossing the line, afraid of what the other might think, afraid of shattering the fragile connection they've built.
As life throws them into chaos, loyalties will be tested, truths will surface, and emotions will rise like smoke in the night. Will Black's tough exterior crack, or will his need to protect his pride and masculinity keep him from something real? And what about Tony-will he break through the walls around Black's heart, or lose himself trying?
In a world where love is dangerous and vulnerability is weakness, some bonds might be too risky to hold. Or maybe, they're the only ones worth fighting for.
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