Falling For My Ruthless Protector
It has always been my father and me.
He is a good man, but like everyone else, he makes mistakes. This time, the one he made has gotten him into a lot of trouble. He asked the wrong people for money, and now, they are threatening violence against not only him but me.
He has only one choice: He needs to disappear until he can sort things out. I want to go with him, but he has other ideas. To protect me from the dangers he has put himself in, he leaves me with one person he knows he can trust. Ambrose Calloway. A man I know well, one who is ruthless and heartless. The last person I want to stay with, but when my father begs me, I can’t say no.
I would rather stay with anyone else! He doesn’t want me around and only agrees because he owes my father a favour. Now, here I am, staying in a mansion with a man who hates me. The feeling is mutual. He promises my father that he will protect me until he comes back.
People seem to fear Ambrose, but I have never understood why.
What I don’t expect is that I would learn secrets about him that make me understand why no one messes with him. I wish I had realised from the start just how much danger I was in.
I plan to make his life hell, but sometimes, when the tension and anger become too much, two people find other ways to take it out on one another that don’t involve arguments.
I am not looking for a protector, but Ambrose becomes everything I didn’t know I needed, but it still won’t make life any easier.
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Chapter: Chapter Thirty-Two SierraThe last, however long, have been the longest of my life. All the noise outside, the yelling, the gunshots are too much. I am on the floor, with my hands over my ears, rocking back and forth, squealing with the sound of every shot. All while making sure Ambrose doesn’t bleed out. My stress is through the roof, and I am so close to passing out and hoping it will all go away.Silence falls from the outside. No voices. No gunshots.“Sierra, please come here,” Ambrose says, his voice is quieter, hoarse almost.It panics me, and I rush over, making sure he is okay. The bleeding has eased, but not stopped.“Ambrose, are you okay? Are you dizzy? Tired? Going to pass out?”I don’t know what a gunshot can do to a person, even if he told me he isn’t in any danger. He has still lost a lot of blood.“I am okay. Are you?” he asks, leaning forward and caressing my face.I whimper, shaking my head. “No. I want out of here. I want someone with medical training to take care of you. I need all o
Last Updated: 2025-11-07
Chapter: Chapter Thirty-One AmbroseI stumble into the safe room, locking it up behind me in case they come in. There are four of them around my property. I took some of them down, but I don’t know how many or how much damage I caused. The blood pours from my arm, the pain excruciating. Luckily, the only bullet that hit me was through and through. It shouldn’t be life-threatening. It hasn’t hit any deadly arteries.Sierra rushes from behind the sofa straight to me. “Oh my God, are you okay? I was so worried. Wait, were you shot? We need to get you medical care.” She panics, staring at the blood I am covered in.“I am fine. It is only my arm. It went in and out. I don’t need medical care. They would ask too many questions.”“I don’t care if they will ask too many questions, you have been shot, Ambrose.” She whimpers, tears streaming down her cheek.“Please take me to the sofa. I need you to clean it and dress it for me.”“What, no. I can’t do that. I am not a professional. I don’t know what I am doing.” She prote
Last Updated: 2025-10-21
Chapter: Chapter ThirtySierraI head straight to my room after my shower. I don’t even say goodnight to Ambrose. We got what we needed. There is no need for us to spend any longer together. Collapsing down on the bed, my towel still around me, I am exhausted. I stare at the ceiling for ten minutes before putting my pjs on and drying my hair. Ambrose tired me out. I will sleep well tonight. I’m not sure how I'll spend the rest of my time here. I can’t keep falling into bed with him out of boredom. It will only end in disaster.I settle into bed, bundling under the covers. It is cold tonight. I begin to drift off, but get abruptly woken by Ambrose barging into my room.“What the hell?”“I need you to come with me right now.”“To where?” I whine, switching the light on.When I do, I see a gun in one hand. His brows are furrowed, his body tense. Seeing him like that puts me into panic mode.“Somewhere safe. The sensors around the property keep going off. I can’t see anything on the cameras. It could be an anima
Last Updated: 2025-10-16
Chapter: Chapter Twenty-Nine AmbroseI sit next to Sierra, a smug look on my face as she lies next to me, a hot mess. I lick my lips, still tasting her, groaning. Her chest heaves, and her gorgeous body gleams with sweat as she struggles to catch her breath. And I got her that way only with my tongue and fingers.Opening her eyes, she glances up at me. “Don’t look so damn smug.”“I will look smug if I like. You are a mess, and that is without me even fucking you.”She rolls her eyes. “If you don’t get that stupid look off your face, I will climb out of this bed, walk away, and you will be left with your hard cock.” She states firmly, smirking.A loud laugh erupts from my lips. “No, you won’t. You want my cock inside of you too much.”Her threat is bullshit. If she walked away, she would return soon because she would be craving my cock.Sierra scoffs. “Should we test that theory?”“Sure, let's. You wouldn’t last ten minutes before you came back.”With another eye roll, she climbs out of the bed, her legs nearly bu
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Chapter: Chapter Twenty-Eight SierraAmbrose carries me to his room. Should I be doing this again? No, but I can’t help myself. I am bored, a little tipsy and horny. He is the only one here. I have no shame in using him for what I need. He does it to other people all the time. I was pushing through fine until I stepped out onto the balcony and saw him working outside. The way his body and muscles moved every time he chopped, and the strength it took, stirred something in me. My hormones took control.Ambrose tosses me down on the bed, standing there and stares down at me. A primal look on his face, in his eyes. His joggers are bulging with his excitement. He pulls his tee off, tossing it aside. It isn’t too warm outside, but his body gleams with sweat from his work. I get on my knees, crawling towards him. I dance my fingertips down his chest. Ambrose closes his eyes, tensing and groaning under my touch. I smirk. No matter how much he is determined to hate me, a part of him wants me badly. I affect him more than h
Last Updated: 2025-09-27
Chapter: Chapter Twenty-Seven AmbroseI'm outside chopping wood for the fire before it becomes dark. The house and every gate around it will all be locked up tight before night takes over. We should be safe, but I will still ensure there is no way onto my property or into my house. I have guns if I need them. I have never used them before, hopefully, it will stay that way.Setting the axe down, I wipe the sweat from my forehead and take a breather. I forgot how much energy and muscle it used to do this. I am not as young as I once was. I get the sudden urge that someone is watching me. I glance around, but at first, I can't see anyone. The feeling doesn't shift. I look up at the balcony, finding whose eyes they belong to. Sierra is out on it, resting over the bannisters with a glass of wine in one hand. How long has she been up there and watching me?Sierra has been avoiding me. I have barely seen her since we arrived. She only made appearances if she was hungry or needed a drink. All while not speaking a word to
Last Updated: 2025-09-23
Dear Ex-Husband, Your Enemy Wants Me
One year ago, my life changed forever. I lost everything in one day, starting with catching my best friend and husband in his office, and they weren’t just talking. From that moment, everything fell apart. I believed I would never get over it. I believed it would break me, but I refuse to kneel in defeat.
One year later, and I am back stronger than ever. I am back for revenge. I am not the weak woman I used to be. I have changed a lot in the last year. Now, I am going to make my ex-husband and ex-best friend regret what they did.
What better way to do that than to go after my ex-husband’s enemy? His half-brother from another mother. The one he hates the most, the one he is jealous of. I plan on teaching my ex-husband a lesson he won’t forget.
I am coming for him. I am coming for both, and they have no idea. Karma is a bitch, and it is coming right at them.
What I didn’t expect was to end up getting a second chance of my own.
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Chapter: Chapter Twenty-Five SerenaI woke a little while ago. Conall is still asleep next to me. His alarm will go off soon, but I have a better way to wake him. One thing I am sure he would appreciate more. I smirk, carefully climbing out of bed and going to use the bathroom, freshening myself up before I slip back into bed.I make sure he is still sound asleep, and when I know he is, I slide under the cover, taking my place between his legs. I rub him through his trousers. Conall groans, arching his hips, and I use it to my advantage. I hook my fingers in the band and pull them down, only enough to release him. Conall lifts the covers, glancing down at me.A smirk curls on his lips. “What are you doing down there?”What sort of question is that? He knows the answer. I smirk back, not saying a word and dip my head down, circling my tongue on the tip of his cock and tracing my fingers over the base. Groaning, he tenses under my fingers and drops the covers, leaving me to it.I dance my tongue over every inch of
Last Updated: 2025-10-31
Chapter: Chapter Twenty-Four ConallI am not sure if I made the right choice, agreeing to continue with Serena, but I am willing to give it a try. She knows where I stand and what needs to change. If she is willing to work through this together, then things will be fine, but if things go back to how they were, I am done for good.“You head up to bed. I will join you in a minute.”Serena nods, kisses my cheek, and disappears to my bedroom. I sigh and wash the cups from our tea. I notice her cell on the counter. Did she forget it on purpose? I should take it upstairs with me either way. I switch everything off and go to join her. Suddenly, her cell starts to ring in my hand. Who is calling her at this time? The number isn’t saved in her contacts.I am hesitant, but answer in case it is important. “Hello?”“Conall, why are you answering Serena’s voice?”I would recognise this voice anywhere. Henry! Why is he calling her at this time? “Because she is at mine, why else? What do you want?”“I want to talk to Serena,
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Chapter: Chapter Twenty-Three SerenaI haven’t heard from Conall since he stormed out of my place this morning. I feel guilty for how I acted. He has helped me so much. Conall is the last person who deserves my bitchiness. It has crossed my mind many times throughout the day to reach out to him, but something has been holding me back. I wouldn’t blame him if he wants nothing to do with me or the arrangement any longer.It is after midnight, too late to reach out now. I came to bed two hours ago, but have spent all my time tossing and turning, getting in and out of bed. It doesn’t matter how long I stay in bed, I won’t be sleeping any time soon. With a frustrated groan, I reach for my cell and open a text to Conall for what feels like the hundredth time today. Staring at the screen, I can’t find the words, not the right ones. Texting only, sorry isn’t enough.Screw it! I drag my ass out of bed once again and pull a hoodie over my pjs and slip into a pair of sneakers. I grab my car keys, heading for the front door.
Last Updated: 2025-10-29
Chapter: Chapter Twenty-Two ConallI wake to an empty bed. Serena isn’t next to me. Reaching for my cell, I check the time. It is only six. Where did she go? We only fell asleep a few hours ago. Sitting up, I pull it together and run my fingers through my messy hair. My heart broke for her last night. I knew it was too much for her to see Henry. There was no chance I was leaving, even if she wanted me to. Well, I don’t know if she really wanted me to or didn’t want me to see her upset and vulnerable. Either way, I wasn’t going anywhere.Did she move to the sofa once I was asleep? I drag my tired ass out of bed and go to search for her. I call out, but there is no answer. I search the entire place, and she is nowhere in sight. Where the hell has she disappeared to at this time of the morning? I didn’t even feel or hear her leaving the bed. Sighing, I return to the room for my cell and call her. It rings out. I try again, but it does the same thing. Should I be worried? What is something happened? I open a text to
Last Updated: 2025-10-24
Chapter: Chapter Twenty-One SerenaConall is sound asleep next to me. We had dinner, sex and now he has crashed out. I can't sleep, thought. My thoughts are in overdrive—thoughts I don't want to be thinking. Sighing, I rest my hand on my stomach and close my eyes, my mind drifting back to the horrible day.~~~~~~They rushed me into the hospital, everything blurred, and my body ached. All I see are figures as they passed by. I opened my mouth, but no one can seem to hear me."My baby." I whimpered as I clutched my stomach. Why is no one listening?My face is soaked with tears and blood as I clutched my stomach."My baby," I repeated, but still nothing!Even if they could hear me, it didn't matter. My baby is gone. I can feel it in my heart and my body. It doesn't matter what happened to me now because the little one is gone. The only thing I have left in this world is gone. What is the point?~~~~~~"Serena, what's wrong?"The sound of Conall's tired voice pulls me from my memories. Only then do I notice I am so
Last Updated: 2025-10-19
Chapter: Chapter Twenty ConallI am eager to finish and go to Serena’s place to see what happened today. I did offer to go with her. It was probably a good thing she said no because I had meetings outside of the office. I haven’t had the pleasure of running into Henry today, thank God. He better not have acted like an asshole towards her. Even if he votes against Serena, as long as everyone else votes for her, she will get what she wants. Yes, Henry has a lot of pull, but in situations like this, he doesn’t have as much as he would like.I finish up what I am doing, sign off for the day and head straight for the elevator, hoping to get out of the building before I run into anyone. The doors seem to take forever to close, but thankfully, they do, and I am on my way down without any interruptions. Heading to my car, I take my cell from my pocket to call Serena to make sure she still wants me to come over and if she is hungry. I climb into my car before hitting the call button.It rings only a couple of times b
Last Updated: 2025-10-10
Wrong Intentions
I’m trouble for anyone who crosses my path.
I am heartless and selfish.
I don’t care about anyone or anything in this world.
When you grow up in a house full of lies, distress and abuse, those walls go up high and thick.
Anyone with any sense knows not to get involved with me. I hurt people and destroy their lives without a care in the world.
The world has given me nothing. Why should I give it anything?
I am comfortable with who I am, and if people have an issue with it, that’s their problem, not mine. Unlike others, I don’t pretend to be someone I’m not. What you see is what you get with me.
When Aubrey unexpectedly enters my life, all I desire is to have her as my own. I should steer clear. She is my brother’s wife’s cousin. The fact that she is off-limits only increases my desire for her. She is sweet and nice. She has already been through a lot. It should be enough to keep me away, but it isn’t.
I will do whatever it takes. Aubrey will be mine, even if just for one night, regardless of what I have to do. Nothing and no one can stand in my way. I thought I would ruin her life, but she ended up changing mine.
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Chapter: Chapter Forty-Five EverettWe walk in silence. An awkward silence. How did we become like this? You would think we were strangers who had only met, and it couldn’t be further from the truth. Aubrey is in a little world of her own. She isn’t watching where she is going, not really. It is why I am keeping a close eye on her. It is a good thing because the next thing she trips over something and nearly face plants to the floor. I grab her quickly from behind, pull her up straight and bring her back against my chest, slipping my arm around the front of her body.“Easy, sweetness,” I whisper in her ear.Aubrey shudders, and a soft moan escapes from her lips.“Thank you.”I turn her to face me, her arms automatically going around my neck. “You ned to be more careful.”Aubrey doesn’t say anything. She stares at me. I swallow hard. It is an intense stare and is doing strange things to me. The beat of my heart quickens, and butterflies gather in my stomach.“Why do you always seem to be around to save me, Everet
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Chapter: Chapter Forty-Four AubreyI am getting ready for dinner. It is exhausting me. My entire body is exhausted, mentally and physically. A part of me doesn’t want to go, but I will. Having the kids and the dogs around will be a good distraction for me.A knock comes at the bedroom door. “Aubrey, can I come in?” Everett asks.“Yes.”He pushes the door open and steps inside. “Are you okay? You have been in here a while. If you don’t want to go, I can cancel.”“No, I will be fine. I don’t have much energy. It is taking me longer than normal to get ready.”“Can I help in any way?”“Unless you can do make-up or braid hair, no.” I laugh.“I can’t do make-up, but I can French braid.”“You can?” I ask, shocked. Where would he even learn that?“Yes, I dated a woman a while ago who taught me.”“Do you want me to do your hair?”I find myself nodding. It is one less thing for me to do. I can put on some mascara and lip gloss. I don’t need a full face of make-up to go to Erica and Hugo’s place. Everett strolls over to my
Last Updated: 2025-10-29
Chapter: Chapter Forty-Three EverettI didn’t have a call to make. Aubrey probably knows that. I should have asked. She would be better with Erica, Hugo, the kids and the dogs. At least there, she won’t have to worry about me changing like the damn weather around her. My behaviour must be confusing her. I stopped seeing her because we were spending too much time with one another, now I am inviting her to stay for as long as she needs. I need to stop and stick to one thing.Sighing, I pour a single scotch and swallow it down all at once. I am tempted for a second one, but I won’t. It is still only early afternoon. I have no need to get wasted at this time of the day to stop myself from thinking. I disappear to my office, hiding out. I rest back on my office chair, running my fingers through my hair. It wasn’t supposed to be like this. Aubrey was supposed to be another conquest, nothing more, nothing less. How did I end up here? Yes, my anger when I found out stems from my childhood, but it is more than that. The t
Last Updated: 2025-10-22
Chapter: Chapter Forty-Two AubreyI’ve been anxious since waking up, unsure what's happening with Hugo and Everett during their visit to Benji. I don’t want them to get in trouble.“Aubrey, relax, they will be back soon. Have you taken your medication this morning?” Erica asks.I shake my head. “I don’t have it.” It is probably why my anxiety level is so high.“Why didn’t you tell me to pick it up?” she asks softly.“It was the last thing on my mind.” I sigh, flopping down on the sofa. I’ve been pacing for the last ten minutes.“I will go and pick it up for you once the guys return. Please try to calm yourself down, okay? Everything will be fine. They will give him a warning.”I nod, but I won’t relax until they return. I rest back on the sofa, closing my eyes and taking a few deep breaths, hoping to calm the racing of my heart down before I end up having a panic attack. I don’t need one of those. I have enough going on. The sound of the front door opening grabs my attention, and I jump to my feet, waiting for
Last Updated: 2025-10-15
Chapter: Chapter Forty-One EverettHugo and I are on the way to pay a visit to Aubrey’s ex. Hugo found his address.“Everett, I know you are angry and a part of you wants to kill him, but I need you to keep yourself calm the best you can, okay? The last thing Aubrey or anyone ones is for you to lose it and end up arrested.” Hugo says from the driver’s seat.“I can promise to try.” I don’t know how I will react when I see him. Something may snap in me. I hate nothing more than a man who thinks it is okay to abuse any woman or child.Hugo sighs and nods, knowing there is no point in talking to me. He is probably regretting bringing me with him. He pulls up outside a row of apartment buildings. How does he plan to get inside?“Please try and keep your cool, Everett,” he repeats as we climb out.He tries the entrance to the building, and luckily, it is open. I follow his lead up to the second floor, where the bastard’s apartment is. I clench my fists, trying to control the anger coursing through me.We come to a st
Last Updated: 2025-10-12
Chapter: Chapter FortyAubreyI have been trying hard to sleep, but I can’t. Every time I close my eyes, memories flash in my head and not good ones. I have been doing so well recently, and then that bastard had to show up and open old wounds and bring my trauma to the surface. Something, I guess, I need to talk to my therapist about. I have an appointment in a few days. I am not going any sooner, even though it would probably be better if I got an earlier one.Sighing, I sit up and run my fingers through my wet, messy hair. I am sweating more than I would like. I need a cold shower, which usually helps. I climb out of bed, trying to find the light. I am not family with the layout of this room. His bedroom, yes, but not the spare one. I finally find it and head into the on-suite in the room. I shouldn’t wake Everett up that way. I check there are towels, thankfully, there are. I take a moment to work out the shower. I don’t want to break it, but soon the cold water comes through.I strip down, step in and c
Last Updated: 2025-10-08
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