I used to love a boy named Micah. He was my best friend, my first kiss, my whole heart. But one day, he left without saying goodbye. Ten years later, he walks back into my life. Not as the boy I knew, but as the editor of my new book. I want to ask him why he left. I want to hate him. But my heart remembers. And maybe… he does too. Now we’re writing a story together—one full of old feelings, deep secrets, and maybe a second chance at love. This time, I won’t let him walk away. Not without the truth. Not without fighting for my last first love.

She signed the divorce papers. He never signed away his obsession. Veronica Stanford was the perfect wife—devoted, patient, and hopelessly in love. But when her billionaire husband, Jason Harper, trades her in for her treacherous best friend, Rhea, Veronica’s world shatters. Broken and betrayed, she drowns her sorrows in a bar, only to be saved by a dangerously alluring stranger with emerald-green eyes and a lethal reputation: Monte "Four" Zagcanni, the ruthless heir to a mafia empire. Four is everything Jason isn’t—dark, dangerous, and devastatingly protective. When Veronica discovers she’s pregnant with Jason’s child, she strikes a deal with Four: a fake marriage to shield her from scandal. But what starts as a cold arrangement ignites into a passion neither can resist. Jason, realizing his mistake too late, wants Veronica back—along with the son he never knew existed. But Four isn’t a man who surrenders what’s his. And Veronica? She’s done being the meek wife. Betrayal runs deep. Revenge burns hotter. As secrets unravel—her father’s bloody past, Rhea’s twisted obsession, and Jason’s deadly lies—Veronica must decide: trust the man who destroyed her once, or surrender to the devil who might destroy her forever. One wants her back. The other wants her forever.

I never planned to see him again. Five years ago, I had one magical night in Paris with a stranger. No names. No promises. Just a memory I held onto when my world fell apart. Then I found out I was pregnant. Now, I’m back in New York, doing my best to raise my son alone. Life isn’t easy, but we have each other. Until one day, I walk into a job interview—and come face to face with him. John Knight. Billionaire. Powerful. And my son’s father. He doesn’t remember me at first. But when he does, everything changes. The way he looks at me. The questions he asks. And then, he sees Noah. His blue eyes. His smile. His truth. Now, John wants answers. He wants to know why I left. Why I never told him. But the truth is bigger than both of us. Because someone made sure we were kept apart. Someone who knew the truth all along. And if John finds out who it was… everything will explode.

“Why won’t you just let me help you?” Dante’s voice was steady, but there was a hint of frustration that cut through my defenses. I crossed my arms, feeling the weight of my struggles. “I don’t need a handout from someone I don’t even know. I can take care of myself.” He stepped closer, his presence overwhelming. “You’re not just taking care of yourself anymore. You’re carrying a child, and that changes everything.” I looked away, my heart racing. Life had become a constant battle, and every day felt heavier. I had so many debts piling up, and the fear of failure loomed over me. Dante's offer was tempting, but could I really trust him? “Why do you care so much?” I asked, trying to understand the man who seemed to know my struggles better than I did. “Because I promised your father I would protect you,” he replied, sincerity in his eyes. But as I stood there, torn between pride and desperation, I couldn’t help but wonder: Was I ready to let someone in? Could I accept the help I needed to secure a future for my child? What would it take for me to finally say yes?