The Thunderbolts
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In a world where heroes fall and secrets are more lethal than bullets, former Winter Soldier James "Bucky" Barnes has traded his metal arm for the power of a Congressman's handshake. Once America's nightmare, now he's Washington's golden boy, championing reform while quietly burying a past he's desperate to forget.
Enemies to lovers on a deadly dance of covert operations, explosive political intrigue, and alliances more fragile than glass.
In the shadows of power-who can you really trust?
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authors note:
I love plot, teasing and smut's so I will try to combine all of them in this story.
Friendly reminder like always - English isn't my first language and I'm dyslexic, so please be kind.
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