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[Warning: Mature Content!]

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In a world of ancient grudges and hidden magic, Angela Meadowbrook, a fiery and skilled archer, finds herself at the center of a deadly game of revenge. Her father, the ruthless and cunning Meadowbrook, has made many enemies - including Zayden, a wealthy and mysterious young man who has been secretly plotting his vengeance for years.

Zayden, driven by a burning desire for retribution, infiltrates the Meadowbrook household by becoming Angela's bodyguard. As they spend more time together, Angela finds herself falling deeply in love with the enigmatic Zayden, unaware of his true intentions.

But Zayden's feelings for Angela grow stronger with each passing day, threatening to upend his carefully laid plans. Torn between his loyalty to his family's memory and his love for the daughter of his sworn enemy, Zayden must confront the darkness within himself.

As the truth about Zayden's past and his connection to Meadowbrook begins to unravel, Angela is faced with an impossible choice: forgive the man she loves for his deception or turn her back on him forever.

Will Zayden and Angela find a way to overcome their differences and be together, or will the weight of their families' secrets tear them apart forever?

The Lady And Her Bodyguard

"Woah." Angela smiled softly. "You look so nonchalant I thought you didn't have a heart." It was a joke, but he didn't even twitch his lips. She twitched hers. "Anyway, your reason for becoming a bodyguard is quite..." She searched her mind for the right word as she looked down and stared at the chessboard. "Cute?" It came out as a question instead.

"You have a problem." She laughed at his words, and he stood up.

"Should you be saying that to your master, though?" She stood up as well, looking at him with a grin and teasing glint in her eyes.

Zayden chuckled. He walked and stopped before her, tilting his head as he looked down at her. "Oh, princess, I shall speak however I want with you." The words slipped from his lips, and he blinked. He stared at her widened eyes and the red tint on her cheeks. He loved the sight. The thought crossed his mind before he could even think about it.

XV: He Almost Hated Her