Lena expects a frantic photo shoot in Dublin, not to fall straight into the arms of a visiting sheikh. Rayan is powerful, controlled, and impossible to forget, and one intense encounter leaves consequences neither of them can treat as casual. When Lena discovers she is carrying his children, her private future becomes a matter of royal duty. Rayan belongs to Qasira, where bloodlines, succession, and security carry the weight of a crown. He insists that the mother of possible heirs cannot remain beyond his protection, and soon Lena is facing palace walls, unfamiliar expectations, and a man who is used to having his decisions obeyed. The problem is that Lena refuses to become an accessory to Rayan's legacy. She wants a career, a voice, and the right to decide what happens to her own life. Rayan wants certainty in a world where his family can become a target. Between them burns an attraction strong enough to turn every argument personal and every moment of tenderness dangerous. As palace tensions sharpen and the stakes surrounding the pregnancy rise, Lena must decide whether Rayan's protection can ever feel like partnership, while Rayan must learn that keeping her close is not the same as earning her trust.
Lena expects a frantic photo shoot in Dublin, not to fall straight into the arms of a visiting sheikh. Rayan is powerful, controlled, and impossible to forget, and one intense encounter leaves consequences neither of them can treat as casual. When Lena discovers she is carrying his children, her ...