If I don't secure a job within the next two days, I'll have no choice but to return home. After everything I've been through to escape, that's not an option I'm willing to entertain. As my opportunities dwindle by the minute, I find myself at the mercy of a man who doesn't have feelings for me. Brooks, you see, there's something about her that tugs at my heart. That's why I struggle to give her a chance – she's pure and overly trusting, which is a dangerous combination for someone like me. However, she's the only person who genuinely seems interested in more than just my reputation. She's the one who makes me contemplate offering her something beyond just a superficial connection...
