Celeste Everhart never believed in fairytales. After a tragic accident took her parents, she built walls around her heart, focusing only on her career as a photographer. But when her brother vanishes under mysterious circumstances, she is forced to accept the help of the one man she despises—Soren Valkyr, the cold and ruthless billionaire who has always watched her from the shadows.Soren has waited years for this moment. He has always protected Celeste from afar, bound by an unspoken promise. But when danger lurks closer and old enemies resurface, he will do anything to keep her safe—even if it means revealing the darkness he has kept hidden for so long.As their passion ignites and secrets unravel, Celeste must decide: Can she trust the man who has the power to shatter her completely? Or will his obsession consume them both?