Matteo Belladonna has survived violence, loss, and the weight of a debt he can never repay.

Babysitting Lucian Devereux’s adult heir was not part of the plan.

Assigned as their constant shadow after a security breach, Matteo becomes an ever-present figure—silent, watchful, and impossibly close. He follows every step, watches every breath, and tells himself it’s nothing more than duty.

But long days turn into long nights. Conversations linger. Boundaries blur.