Alistair was never supposed to fall for her. She was the one who caught feelings first, quietly loving him while pretending she was fine. Alistair noticed—but never said anything. Until one day, something changed. Now he can't stand the thought of losing her. What started as her loving him became Alistair loving her harder than she ever imagined. Protective, stubborn, jealous, and completely devoted, he'd do anything for her—even if he refuses to admit just how deeply he's fallen.