Abigail-Ann AsherNew York City—the city that never sleeps and, apparently, my new refuge after San Francisco nearly drained me dry. I came here hoping to start over, but the insecurities of my past still linger, whispering that I’ll never be enough.Then I meet Mikkel Suarez—irresistibly handsome, magnetic, and with a scent that wraps around me like a secret I can’t ignore. His presence is intoxicating, making my pulse race every time he’s near. He’s everything I shouldn’t want—powerful, ten years older, untouchable—and yet I’m drawn to him in ways I can’t explain.His world is polished, perfect, and so far from mine, but when he looks at me, all my fears crumble. He’s everything I didn’t know I needed… but can I really trust him with my heart, or will my fears destroy what we could be before it even begins? Mikkel SuarezMy world was predictable—business, family, gym—a routine. I never thought I needed more, never realized how unaffected I was by the absence of love—until I saw Abigail. The moment our eyes met, everything changed. Her captivating green eyes and wild copper-platinum curls drew me in, revealing a blend of strength and vulnerability that left me breathless.She carries herself with quiet confidence, yet I sense the hurt she hides behind those walls. She believes she doesn’t belong in my world, but she couldn’t be more wrong. She is my world now. Every moment with Abigail draws me in, stirring emotions I never knew existed. I’m resolute in my pursuit: to prove she can trust me, and that she deserves a love that honors her worth – a love that her past doesn’t define her. I’m all in, and I won’t let her slip away. But will Abigail let me in?