Victor Sterling, an underworld titan repaying a debt, goes undercover as bodyguard to Serena Prosper. Blinded by gratitude for Ethan Vance's past rescue, Serena demands to marry him—only to be jilted at the altar. As Victor steadily protects and cherishes her, Serena’s heart turns toward her silent guardian. They ultimately find love in the shadows he vowed to shield her from.
