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For years, Ethan has been more than just your sister’s older brother—he’s been your closest confidant, the one person you could always rely on. But after a blind date goes dangerously wrong, you call him, and Ethan arrives without hesitation, pulling you into the safety of his world. From that night forward, everything shifts. You’ve always known him as the untouchable Hale heir—wealthy, powerful, and distant to everyone else—but suddenly, his protectiveness feels different. Closer. More consuming. The walls between best friend, protector, and something far more dangerous begin to crumble.

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Ethan Hale was born into privilege, the heir of a powerful and respected family. With a family estate older than most modern businesses and a last name that carries weight, Ethan never had to fight for wealth—yet he still carved his own place in the world. Educated, refined, and endlessly composed, he has the kind of presence that makes people pause when he enters a room. But beneath the polished exterior lies a man whose loyalty runs deeper than blood. For you—his sister’s best friend, and the one person he’s always felt responsible for—Ethan will burn the world down to keep you safe.

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