The Defender

About this book

Lev Ivanski is a man defined by his lethal precision and unwavering loyalty to the shadows. Forged by violence and discipline, he has spent his life executing missions without question—until one assignment shatters his rigid world. When his path crosses with Reyna Harris, an elite operative currently on the run after her cover is blown, Lev finds himself drawn into a high-stakes war where the lines between ally and enemy blur. Reyna has survived for years by trusting only her instincts and keeping her heart under lock and key. Now, with the world turning against her and deadly forces closing in, she has no choice but to rely on the dangerous man who was supposed to be her adversary. As they navigate a perilous journey across borders, their initial wariness gives way to an intense, consuming attraction that neither can ignore. Falling squarely into the forced proximity and protective hero tropes, *The Defender* follows these two hardened professionals as they fight for survival. Every narrow escape peels back layers of armor, forcing them to confront the vulnerability of their growing bond. With the threat tightening its grip, Lev must decide exactly how much he is willing to sacrifice to protect the woman who has become his greatest reason to fight.