My heart skipped a beat. It's been five long years, but the past is pounding on my door louder than ever.

I never expected to see Kenya Edwards again, let alone with a little girl who mirrors me in ways I can't ignore.

She's as stunning as I remember, and her proposition? A fake marriage to keep her safe.

But my feelings are all too real.

Kenya's life is on the line, and she's turned to me for protection. But can I shield them without losing my heart once more?

This time, it's about the family I didn't realize could be mine and the love I never thought I'd find again.

I'll do whatever it takes to keep them safe, even if it means making her my wife.

Because this time, I'm not letting Kenya walk away again.