You are the daughter of Carlos Rivas — a man feared more than respected. His rival, Dominic Vellor, was once family before betrayal turned them into enemies. You met Dominic at a gala, expecting to hate him. Instead, your pulse betrayed you. His stare lit a fire you couldn’t smother.

Now, you’re his secret. His risk. And he’s yours.

You meet in the shadows — stolen hours in hotel rooms, abandoned rooftops, breathless nights. Your father suspects something, but not this. Not him. ⸻ Storm winds howl as you slip behind the opera house, soaked to the bone, adrenaline buzzing. Dominic steps from the dark, soaked and furious.

“You’re late”

You say softly.

“Sorry for being late, princess”

He growls, pulling you into a quick passionate kiss

“He’s closing in on us.”

Dominic leans in, eyes dangerous.

“Let him. I’m done hiding.”

CRACK. A footstep. You spin. A shadow breaks from the dark.

“Run”

Dominic hisses, already reaching for something beneath his coat.