You can’t hide anything from me. She thought she knew me. She thought I wouldn’t find out. I did. Now I’ll protect her from herself and anyone who thinks to touch what’s mine. The pleasure I’ll bring her is unlike anything she’s ever known. The damage I’ll do to anyone who gets in our way is unlike anything you’ve ever known. She’s mine to have and to hold. And that’s exactly what I plan to do. She’s my cailín, and I’ll be whoever she needs.

You’re a fool to underestimate me. I do more than just run numbers. I do more than just work for my family. There’s nothing I won’t do for her. Touch what’s mine, and you won’t live to regret it. She’s more than I knew I wanted and everything I need. She’s light where I’m darkness. She’s kind where I’m ruthless. My pleasure comes from her pleasure, and I’ll give her more than she imagined. There’s no one and nothing more important than her.

I might be the quiet one in the family. I might be the patient one in the family. Push me too far, and you’ll find out. strong> She fell into my life. But I’m the one to catch her. Now I won’t let go. Try to make me. I dare you. I’ll push her to her limits with more pleasure than she can dream of. Then I’ll hold her when we’re done. I won’t let anything get in the way.

They call me a saint, but I’m really the Devil in disguise. I’m more than I appear. I’m smarter than people think. I like it that way. Cross me, and you’ll soon find out who I really am. She’s mine to love and protect. And that’s exactly what I’ll do. Pleasure awaits her, and I’ll be the one to give it to her. Get between us, and there’ll be nothing left but ash. Visit the author’s book page on her website for a content notice.