Diego, I…”she stammered, but he didn’t give her a chance. In a swift motion, he pulled her close, his hands roaming over her body with a hunger that frightened and thrilled her. Vany struggled, more out of surprise than resistance, but Diego was relentless. His hands moved with purpose, exploring, gripping her waist, pulling her against him.He pushed her down onto the bed, his weight pressing her into the mattress. Her breath came in quick, shallow gasps as Diego's lips brushed against her neck, his movements rough, driven by a need he couldn’t control. Though part of her wanted to resist, another part couldn’t deny the pull between them.When he entered her, it was urgent, a claiming as much as an act of passion. Vany’s back arched, a soft cry escaping her lips as Diego moved within her, relentless. There was no time for thought, only sensation, overwhelming and consuming.As Diego lay beside Vany, a sudden memory surged through his mind—their mission in Barrow, Alaska. The freezing cold, the abandoned cabin, the desperate need to stay warm. He had held someone close that night, the details blurred by the cold and exhaustion, but now lying here realization hit him like a punch in the gut.In the end it had always been Vany..._ _ _Vany Luther, a young lady forced to act cold-hearted disguised herself as a boy to infiltrate the XI base and find her family after she was forcefully separated from them eons ago. Diego Alonzo, a billionaire heir, raised in the XI base by his ruthless grandfather Grisepi Alonso after the death of his parents, is known for his cold demeanor and ruthless nature. Women distanced themselves from him due to his cold history of torturing them. However, what he didn't expect is his attraction to Vany who's disguised as a male. Will her fiery temper melt his cold demeanor or will his cold demeanor freeze her fiery temper. Perhaps, their secrets will tear them apart...