Sunmaru
Kade Knightbane, 28, is an arrogant, mischievous assassin. He has never believed in love, until he is hired by Mayor Rodolfo Montemayor to protect his only daughter.
Madeline Montemayor, 20, is innocent, sheltered, and devoted to the church. As the mayor’s daughter, she has been preparing to become a nun, determined to offer her life to God and remain untouched by the world outside the convent.
Kade meets Madeline while protecting her inside the convent. At first, he is fascinated by her modest and gentle nature. But fascination soon turns into an obsession he can no longer control.
When the mayor’s enemies threaten Madeline’s life, Kade makes a dangerous decision. Instead of keeping her in the convent, he kidnaps her and hides her in his private room, believing that possessing her is the only way to keep her alive.
Madeline hates him for taking away her freedom. Yet as days pass, she begins to see the man behind the ruthless assassin. Despite everything, feelings slowly grow between them.
But their forbidden relationship comes with a devastating price. When Madeline tries to escape, an accident leads to the loss of their child, leaving both of them shattered.
Realizing that his obsession has only caused Madeline pain, Kade chooses to let her go.
Three years later, they meet again. Madeline has abandoned her dream of becoming a nun and is engaged to another man. Kade believes he has lost her forever.
But seeing him again awakens the love she tried to bury.
Madeline knows she cannot marry another man while her heart still belongs to Kade. Now, she must choose between the life she promised herself and the man she never truly stopped loving.
And this time, Kade must prove that loving Madeline means giving her the freedom to choose him.
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