Three years ago, Hazel Vance made a choice that changed everything. One night of passion with a mysterious stranger at a masquerade ball left her with more than just memories—it left her with a son whose rare violet-blue eyes are a constant reminder of the father she'll never find.

Now a struggling single mother, Hazel desperately needs the executive assistant position at Sterling Group. The salary could finally give her two-year-old Leo the life he deserves. But her new boss, CEO Liam Sterling, is nothing like she expected.

Demanding, brilliant, and devastatingly handsome, Liam has a reputation for being impossible to work for. Most assistants don't last a week. When Hazel refuses to be intimidated by his cold demeanor and sharp tongue, something shifts between them. The attraction is immediate and electric, crackling through every professional interaction.

But it's his eyes that stop her cold. The same striking violet-blue shade that stares back at her every morning when she looks at her son.

As the tension between them builds and the lines between professional and personal begin to blur, Hazel finds herself caught between her desperate need for this job and her growing attraction to the one man who could destroy everything she's worked for.

She doesn't know that Liam has been searching for the mysterious woman from the masquerade ball ever since that night changed him forever. And he has no idea that the composed, fiery assistant who challenges him at every turn is the same woman who haunts his dreams.

When the truth finally comes to light, will it bring them together or tear apart the fragile new life Hazel has built for herself and her son?

I stirred to consciousness with the delightful sensation of Damon's lips pressed against mine. His morning kisses were becoming my favorite addiction—sweet, tender, and impossible to resist.


"Good morning, little one," he whispered, his voice husky from sleep as he pulled back slightly.


"Good morning, big guy," I replied with a smile that quickly vanished as I self-consciously covered my mouth. "Wait, I haven't brushed my teeth yet. God, I must look like a disaster—messy hair, puffy face, and morning breath included. I should have woken up before you to fix myself."


Damon's deep laugh rumbled through the room as he gently pulled my hands away from my face.


"Tiny one, you could never look horrible. Yes, your hair is a bit wild, but it's adorable. And trust me, your breath is fine," he assured me, his eyes sparkling with amusement. "Better get used to this—I plan on waking you with kisses every single day."


Chapter 416 - S3 Chapter 12 - Heart Welcomes Morning