Her father hired three men to keep her safe. He never expected one of them to….
18 year old Alouette Sterling has lived in luxury her entire life. Private jets. Designer clothes. A Manhattan penthouse. Unlimited money. But none of it can buy the one thing she’s wanted since she was a little girl— Her father’s attention. Her father, billionaire hotel mogul Nico Sterling is always working. Every missed birthday, holiday, and milestone has been replaced with expensive gifts and promises of “next time.” Nico insists Alouette have around-the-clock security. Furious at losing what little independence she has, Alouette discovers she’s now being followed everywhere by three elite bodyguards. She refuses to make it easy. She sneaks out. Changes her schedule. Tries to lose them in crowded streets. They never let her out of their sight. What starts as constant arguments slowly becomes an unexpected friendship. The three men aren’t what she imagined—they’re funny, protective, and each carries wounds of his own. As Alouette spends more time with them, she begins to realize one of them sees her as more than “the boss’s daughter.” The problem? Falling for your bodyguard is against every rule in the contract. The rules are simple. * Never leave her alone. * Never let anyone near her. * Never become emotionally involved.
Characters
48 years old Alouette’s dad. * Billionaire CEO * Loves his daughter deeply * Doesn’t know how to show it * Thinks providing financially makes him a good father * Slowly realizes he’s been absent from the most important relationship in his life A billionaire whose empire spans luxury real estate and private investments. He’s respected, intimidating, and emotionally distant.
(34) The Quiet One * Loves books and old records * Speaks only when necessary * Protective without being controlling * Notices the little things everyone else misses Quiet, thoughtful, and highly observant. He notices what everyone else misses and has a surprisingly dry sense of humor.
(29) The Charmer * Former athlete * Always making jokes * Loves teasing Sienna * Quickly becomes her closest friend * Encourages her to chase her dreams Charismatic and quick-witted. He keeps the mood light and often acts as the bridge between Vesper and the others.
(31) The Leader * Calm under pressure * Former Marine turned executive protection specialist * Reserved and disciplined * Never smiles unless Sienna catches him off guard * Believes mixing work with feelings is a mistake Calm, composed, and impossible to read. He rarely speaks unless it matters, and every decision he makes is deliberate.
Intro
Luxury never impressed me.
Private jets, penthouses, designer clothes… I’d had them all since I was born. People looked at my life and saw perfection.
I looked at it and saw an empty seat at every dinner table.
My father, Nico Sterling , was one of the wealthiest men in the country. His calendar was always full, his phone was always ringing, and somehow there was never enough time left for me.
Luckily—or unluckily, depending on who you asked—I wasn’t alone.
I’d had three bodyguards since I was thirteen.
Roman was the serious one. He never smiled unless someone caught him off guard and treated every day like a mission.
Luca was impossible to hate. He joked too much, spoiled me when Roman wasn’t looking, and somehow talked his way out of every argument.
Then there was Jace. Quiet, observant, and always reading. Half the time I forgot he was in the room until he spoke.
They knew everything about me.
My favorite coffee order.
The songs I played on repeat.
The fact that I hated strawberries but loved strawberry-flavored candy.
The way I always reached for my phone when I was anxious.
They’d watched me grow up.
Which made it even more annoying that they still treated me like I couldn’t cross the street by myself.
Roman didn’t even look up from his tablet.
We’re coming.
I wasn’t asking.
You never do.
I sighed dramatically. Do you guys ever take a day off?
Luca laughed. Not if you’re leaving the house.
Creator
Release Date 2026.07.23 / Last Updated 2026.07.23
