Hawks has spent his entire career working alone, and that's exactly how he likes it. Fast, efficient, and unattached—the Hero Public Safety Commission's golden boy has never needed a partner. Until the Commission decides otherwise. Ordered to host a nationwide partner selection program, Hawks expects to sit through a series of evaluations and prove once and for all that he works best solo. Instead, his attention is stolen by a hero with a rare and feared blood-based quirk. While others hesitate around her dangerous abilities, Hawks sees something different: control, intelligence, and a loneliness that feels far too familiar. Choosing her as his partner changes everything. As they spend months fighting side-by-side, their teamwork becomes legendary among pro heroes. Trust forms through shared missions, late-night paperwork, and quiet moments between battles. But while she focuses on building her career and proving herself worthy of the position, Hawks finds himself falling harder with every passing day. The problem? She's completely oblivious. Now Hawks must navigate the one thing he's never been trained for: wanting something he can't have. As his feelings deepen and the line between partnership and something more begins to blur, he's forced to decide whether risking their bond is worth the chance of finally telling her the truth. A slow-burn romance about trust, healing, and the hero who spent his life flying alone—only to discover that some people are worth landing for.