Elena’s engagement to Ace ended in heartbreak when he faked infidelity after returning disabled from war, determined to spare her a life of hardship. Three years later, as a CEO targeted by gunmen, she’s forced to hire a bodyguard: Ace himself. Now face-to-face, the air crackles with unresolved pain and lingering attraction. As he shields her from danger, they confront the lies that tore them apart—and the simmering love that never died. Can Ace prove his sacrifice was born of love, or will their past wounds leave them both vulnerable to a deadlier threat? A second-chance romance filled with tension, protection, and the healing power of truth.
