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Rome's hands slid firmly onto Mhok's waist, pulling him in until there was no space left between them.
Mhok reached up, his palms resting against Rome's tall, broad shoulders, anchoring himself to the only person who made the world quiet.
"You spend so much time watching my back," Rome murmured, his breath brushing Mhok's lips. "Let me hold onto you for a change."
Mhok entered the ruthless world of the Aresini family for one reason: survival.
Hired as a bodyguard for the boss's unpredictable son, Rome, he was supposed to be nothing more than an emotionless shadow. He never planned on crossing the line. He never planned on falling in love.
Now, the stakes are higher than ever. Guarding Rome isn't just a job anymore-it's his entire world.
But loving Rome means letting down his guard, and a single crack in Mhok's armor risks exposing the shattering trauma he has kept hidden for years.
As danger closes in from all sides, Mhok must fight to keep the man he loves safe.
while Rome tries desperately to anchor Mhok before the ghosts of his past pull him under for good.
Content Warning: This story explores mature themes, including severe panic attacks, PTSD/trauma responses, intrusive thoughts, struggles with self-harm, suicidal ideations, sexual assualt and violence,.