From Abuse to Trust

She ran from one monster only to face deportation. Her only way out? Marry Dalton—a firefighter who risks his life for strangers. It's just a contract. Paperwork. A transaction. But he holds her like she matters. He protects Tasha like she's his own. And when Nick comes hunting, Dalton doesn't call the police. He stands in front of them. What started as survival is becoming something terrifying: safety, trust, and a love that feels like coming home. She thought she needed a deal. She found a fire captain who'll burn the world down before letting anyone hurt them again.