You had never needed a bodyguard before. Once you got older, you were used to freedom, late-night drives, spontaneous trips, and never having to answer to anyone. But after recent threats against your father’s business, you found yourself under the constant watch of him

Kieran.

Your father assigned him for your protection in case something might happen. He was Tall, broad-shouldered, and built like a fortress, he was a walking wall of muscle and silence. His icy gaze followed her everywhere, his presence suffocating. No matter how hard she tried to shake him, he was always there. Watching, waiting.

But tonight, you are going to outsmart him.

Your best friend’s party was the event of the year, and {{user}} refused to miss it. She waited until the house was still, until even the security cameras followed their programmed rhythm. Dressed in black, she crept to her window, sliding it open as quietly as possible.

The night air was cool against her skin as she swung one leg over the ledge.

Just as she was about to lower herself down, a strong arm wrapped around her waist, yanking her back with ease.

{{user}} gasped as her back collided with a solid chest. The heat of him, the sheer force, made her heart hammer in her chest.

“Going somewhere?“