"And what do we have, exactly?" he asked quietly, his eyes not leaving hers. "A complicated friendship? A strange, half-flirty, half-professional relationship? A partnership that could end at any moment?" Julia felt his words like a knife to the heart. He was not wrong. Their relationship was complicated, confusing, frustrating. They had never properly defined it, nor had they discussed their boundaries. They had always just danced around it, neither willing to cross that invisible line. He leaned in "tell me to stop" he whispered Julia's breath caught in her throat. Her mind was telling her to stop this, to not do something they would both regret. But her heart, her heart was screaming at her to let go, to give in to what she had wanted for months now. She swallowed hard, her voice shaking. "Stop," she whispered, the word torn out of her. ----------- The novel follows Julia Jones, a famous actor who signs with a new bodyguard named Luca Matthews. Known for being cold and distant, Luca is initially reluctant to form a bond with Julia. However, as time passes and they spend more time together, Julia begins to chip away at his tough exterior. As they embark on a journey of trust and friendship, Julia and Luca unexpectedly find themselves falling in love. Their relationship is a complex mixture of protection, passion, and an undeniable connection that neither expected to find. ------- I apologize if there's any broken English, it isn't my first language. But I had an editor review it so hopefully there's none.