She’s finally standing on her own, determined never to let a man control her again. He’s the man who makes the world kneel. Gage Black is a dangerous man. Not because of his billion-dollar empire. Not because he built a global intelligence firm that makes world leaders sweat. And not even because of the secrets he holds, the kind that could ruin reputations with a single phone call. No, Gage is dangerous because once he wants something, he doesn’t stop until it’s his. And right now? He wants Amelia Sinclair. She’s his opposite in every way. Soft where he’s sharp, controlled where he’s reckless, and determined to handle life on her own terms, without a man by her side. But Gage doesn’t do maybe. He doesn’t do we’ll see. And he sure as hell doesn’t do denial. She thinks she can keep running from the heat between them, but when you’ve caught the attention of a ruthless billionaire whose moral compass only points to protect what’s mine at all costs… Well, the game was rigged from the start. Because when someone comes after her, when whispers turn to headlines and manipulation threatens to take everything from her, she learns that Gage Black doesn’t just protect what’s his. The man who’d burn down empires to protect his family has finally found the woman he’ll burn the entire world down for. Tropes you'll A possessive, obsessed billionaire who plays for keeps**An independent heroine who makes him work hard for her loveForced proximity, undeniable tension, and a battle of wills that turns into the hottest surrenderHe’s been patient long enough. Now? She’s his.** If you love alpha men who protect what’s theirs, powerful heroines who claim their own fate, and romance that keeps you madly flipping pages—this book is for you.