I never meant to fall for the brooding, ex-Navy SEAL the town called a murderer.
The day I ran—my baby in my arms, nearly empty diaper bag, and fear twisting my guts—I didn’t expect a savior.
Enter Bryden Carter. Reluctant billionaire heir. The town’s dark legend. The only empty seat on that 24-hour bus to Florida was next to him.
When my violent ex finds us, Bryden’s promise is lethally calm: no one touches what’s mine.
His solution? A fake engagement to scare off my stalker and restore his shattered reputation.
The lie shatters the night I whisper his name—and mean it.
One night. One bed. One consequence I can’t undo.
