Thane.

Letting him go was the biggest mistake of my life. Giving me a second chance might be the biggest mistake of his. I’d spent a year as Ronan’s friend-with-benefits, convincing myself that he could never feel the way I felt. I was floored when those three little words flew out of his mouth. So, I ran and have regretted that decision every day for the last five years. Now, fate has led him back to me and to the Guardians, the merry band of mercenaries who have become my family. Our last several missions have gone sideways, and Ronan is convinced that he needs to go back into the field to understand what our team is dealing with. He’s putting himself in harm's way, and we can’t keep our hands off each other. God help me if anything happens to him.

Ronan.

I can't think of anything more dangerous than giving my heart to a man who's already destroyed it. Then again, I might not have much say in the matter. My life’s been upended, and the only place that’s safe is with Thane and the Guardians. It doesn't take us long to figure out that our passion burns just as hot as it always did. Undeniable. Unstoppable. I can't keep my hands off him, but I can't go back to being his friend with benefits. And, I have no clue how to trust him. Thing is...if we could learn to trust each other, I might actually have something to offer this team of morally flexible do-gooders.