Zoya Hassan never meant to end up back in Aaron Vale’s orbit. He’s a professional boxer with a violent reputation, an underground fighter with too many enemies and too little control, and the only person who ever made her feel both wanted and overwhelmed at the same time. Years after she left him, she starts working at the same gym—only to find he hasn’t moved on, hasn’t softened, and definitely hasn’t forgotten. Aaron doesn’t love gently. He loves with possession, instinct, and touch he can’t seem to stop reaching for. Zoya resists him at every turn, but the line between anger and attraction keeps blurring. Every interaction carries tension, every argument feels personal, and every near-touch feels deliberate.