Hidden Hearts

Hayes showed up to a backyard barbecue expecting burnt burgers and small talk. Instead, he found out he has a two-year-old daughter.

Mine.

The shock hits. Then the anger. Not just because I kept the truth from him—but because after one reckless night, I couldn’t find him even if I tried.

And just when I think the fallout can’t get worse?

He walks into my office as our new high-powered executive.

Now I’m stuck co-parenting with the most controlled, demanding man I’ve ever met—and to Hayes, there’s only one way to handle our situation.

His way.

I should be terrified of what that means for my carefully built life. But I don’t expect the way he looks at our daughter—with complete, fierce devotion. Or the way his eyes linger on me like we’re unfinished business.

Then there’s a kiss.

One night.

And suddenly, lines blur.

I kept a secret—now he’s insistent that I belong to him and he’s staking his future on us…