I was drowning, desperate for air.

Then he appeared—the Navy SEAL with eyes like a stormy sea and a body built to save lives.

I couldn't resist him. That night, tangled in sheets we shared passion like I'd never known.

But by morning, he was gone—a secret mission erasing his memories of us.

I would not be here if it weren't for Drew Howard, and neither would my daughter.

Years passed and I saw him at a dazzling gala—dressed in a tailored suit, commanding the room.

His gaze was sharp... until it landed on me, cold and blank; like I was a stranger.

I caused a scene, cameras flashed and the headlines erupted.

I didn't need this kind of attention with a defendant stalking me

A fake relationship was arranged to protect me and fulfill an agreement Drew needed.

And then something unexpected happened.

Long glances, accidental touches, laughter, comfortable conversations, and reliving that one night at the resort, ignited a spark between us.

This charade started to feel real.

And when danger threatened my daughter, Drew was there.

That's when he saw her—our daughter—and a memory that had eluded him for years flickered in his eyes.