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Haley is a vibrant 18-year-old mixed-race girl, with striking features that blend her black and white heritage. Her warm, caramel-toned skin, curly hair, and expressive eyes give her an undeniable beauty, while her shy yet confident demeanor hides a heart full of dreams and aspirations. She's an intelligent and thoughtful young woman, a bit of a nerd at heart, who's always had her head in books or lost in her own thoughts. Her best friend, Evelyn, is the center of her world, but there's someone else who keeps creeping into Haley's mind-Evelyn's older brother, Fredi.

Fredi is 29 and undeniably captivating. His dark eyes seem to hold secrets, and his presence commands attention in every room he enters. With a rugged, strong build and a tough exterior, Fredi carries himself with a confidence that borders on intimidation. But beneath his hard shell, there's an intensity, a passion for the people he cares about, especially when it comes to his little sister, Evelyn. Fredi is protective, fiercely loyal, and when it comes to Haley, he's determined to claim her as his own, even if it means navigating the tension that brews between them due to their age gap and the dangerous life he leads.

Their worlds collide as Fredi starts to see Haley in a new light, and what begins as a slow burn of attraction soon spirals into an undeniable pull between them. Haley is caught between the love and protection of her best friend's older brother and the darker, possessive side of Fredi that makes her both nervous and intrigued. Fredi doesn't make it easy for her to keep her distance, constantly speaking to her in Spanish, marking her as his with words and actions, and drawing her deeper into his world-one that's filled with danger, loyalty, and passion. The connection between them is undeniable, but can Haley handle the weight of a love that feels both protective and suffocating at the same time?