She ran from one brother's fists... straight into the other's arms.Rose escaped her abusive boyfriend with bruises, broken ribs, and a devastating secret—she was never loved, just a pawn in his family's twisted war. Now she's broke, hiding, and has one impossible choice: face her boss Monday or lose everything.The cruel irony? Her boss is Maxello—her ex's stepbrother and the man she was taught to hate.When Jasper tracks her down, Maxello offers salvation with strings attached: "Marry me. He can't touch what's legally mine."It's just a contract. Protection in exchange for playing his wife. No feelings. No complications.But Maxello's dark eyes see everything. His possessive touch burns hotter than it should. And when he whispers "You're mine now, Rose" against her lips, she realizes she's traded one cage for another.Except this time, she's craving the bars.

After six years apart, Sahara finally has everything she’s worked for a thriving career and a fresh start at one of Los Angeles' most prestigious real estate firms. But her first day takes an unexpected turn when she walks into the office and comes face-to-face with William the man who once had her heart… and broke it. Now her new boss. What begins as polite professionalism quickly turns into lingering glances and unspoken words that stir up everything they’ve tried to forget. The chemistry between them is undeniable, but so are the wounds from their past. When old secrets resurface, threatening to destroy the fragile connection they’re rebuilding, Sahara must decide whether she will guard her heart or take the risk of loving him one more time.