He didn’t mean to find his future. He just meant to end her nightmare. Emma Hayes has been looking over her shoulder for months, the shadows that never quite disappear. She keeps her head down for her daughter, Amy… until one brutal night rips away the illusion of safety. Cain, Sergeant-at-Arms of the Deathstalkers MC, lives to neutralize threats. Feelings? Not his job. But when he rolls up on the aftermath of Emma’s terror, something inside him locks on. She’s not just a problem to fix, she’s his to protect. And Amy? She’s part of the package. Bringing them under his roof should make them untouchable. Instead, it paints a target. Enemies crawl out of the dark, old grudges catch fire, and the line between Cain’s code and his heart blurs fast. He’ll break bones, burn bridges, and bloody his knuckles to keep them safe, but the danger stalking Emma isn’t finished. It’s patient. It’s personal. And it’s coming for all three of them. He swore to guard them with his life. He never expected they’d become the reason he fights to live. Trigger Warning: This story contains themes of sexual assault, stalking/harassment, and violence. These elements are depicted as part of the characters’ backstories and the plot. While handled with care and sensitivity, some readers may find these scenes distressing. Please read with caution and prioritize your well-being.