"I don't kneel for anyone-but I'd kneel for you."
Behind the Badge is a gritty, slow-burn romance about two women bound by a shared past and an uncertain future. Zaya Morales, a former gang member rebuilding her life after prison, wants nothing more than peace and distance from everything she left behind. Kamala Harris, a high-profile figure in law enforcement, has spent her career chasing justice-and once played a role in locking Zaya away.
But when a string of targeted killings pulls them back into each other's orbit, desire and distrust begin to blur. As secrets unravel and lines are crossed, Kamala and Zaya are forced to confront not just the danger closing in-but the undeniable pull between them.
Tense, emotional, and full of fire, Behind the Badge is a story about second chances, forbidden love, and what happens when you fall for the last person you were supposed to.
Kamala clears her throat and picks up the paper. Her fingers, long and elegant, hold the statement with the same confidence she wields legislation. "Senator Kamala Harris confirms her relationship with model and political consultant Giselle Woods-Kennedy. The couple met during Ms. Woods-Kennedy's internship in Washington, but their romantic relationship began well after the professional association ended. Both are committed to transparency and maintaining the highest ethical standards. They ask for privacy as they navigate this new chapter of their lives together."
I close my eyes, letting the words sink in. When I open them, Kamala is watching me, a rare vulnerability in her gaze.
"When do you want to release it?"