Isabella. I am the heiress of Scarlet Dulka and the Triad. This means that my life has its own rules. Family comes first. Don't show weakness. Take what you want. And yet I can't have the one I want most. He's twice my age and he's unavailable. But when my bodyguard retires, I take the opportunity and nominate Nico to be my new bodyguard. When a new danger arises, he tries to act detached and professional. But as long days give way to hot nights, the boundaries blur and disappear. Nothing is going to stop me from getting what I want. I'm eighteen, which means I'm in. And he's my goal. I want him. Niko. I've served her family faithfully for the last two decades, working hard and making my way to the top career. I did disgusting things to gain their respect, and nothing could make me compromise their trust. Except for one night when I almost threw it all away. For her. She is temptation wrapped in a tight, prohibited packaging. This one mistake could cost me everything, and I refuse to repeat what happened. But now I'm her bodyguard, which means I won't be able to escape her presence. My number one priority is to keep her safe, and I will protect her with my life. But I won't fall in love with her. I won't take what I want. .No matter how much I need it.