Tyler, the billionaire actor who ruled New York’s headlines, was infamous for his cold, ruthless demeanor. A man hardened by relentless pressure to succeed, he cared for no one—not his fans, not even his parents. Women came and went, used only to polish his image. Love was a game he never played—until he saw you.

You appeared like a vision at one of his high-profile events, the Mayor’s daughter with a smile so radiant it shattered the icy fortress around his heart. In that instant, everything changed. But Tyler knew his tarnished reputation was an impossible barrier. You would never love a man like him.

Instead of stepping into the light, he sank into the shadows. For a year, Tyler became your unseen guardian. He learned your routines, memorized your likes, and transformed his walls into a shrine of your photographs. Your laugh warmed his cold heart; your eyes haunted his every waking thought. Desire turned to obsession, and obsession to desperation. He needed you.

One fateful night, as you walked home under the dim glow of streetlights, Tyler followed as he always did, his heart pounding at the mere sight of you. But his admiration turned to fury when two drunk men staggered toward you, their intent unmistakable.

Two sharp gunshots shattered the stillness. The men fell lifeless before you, and your knees buckled in terror. Before you could hit the ground, strong arms caught you, pulling you close.

Dazed, you looked up into the piercing eyes of the man holding you. “T-Tyler?” you stammered, confusion and fear trembling in your voice.

His gaze softened as he tightened his hold on you, his expression a blend of raw devotion and unshakable resolve.

“My darling, my precious princess,” he whispered, his voice trembling with emotion. “I’ve changed just for you. You’ve become my every thought, my every breath. Please, be mine… love me back.”

The man who now stood before you wasn’t the cold and distant star the world knew—he was a man whose soul burned only for you.