Her Merciless Protector

Her Merciless Protector The Syndicates Book 3 R.G. Angel Blurb They’re on an emotional collision course that can only end in happily ever after, or utter devastation… Iris I see the world through statistics. Logic and routine. That’s what keeps me sane. Killian Doyle is my polar opposite. His merciless, passionate nature terrifies me. He kidnapped me to force his brother, my friend, out of hiding and back into the mafia. He says he’ll let me go when he doesn’t need me anymore. I understand what he wants. The only real question is what I want from him. Because right now, I’m confused enough to think I want him to keep me forever… Killian She was collateral. My brother betrayed our family, and I intended to hold her captive until he did my bidding. I never imagined I’d want her like I do. I know I should keep my word and let her go when the time comes. But I can’t. I’m a collector of rarities and Iris is the rarest one of all. Because she’s threatening to capture something I swore I’d never let anyone touch. My heart… Copyright Her Merciless Protector By R.G Angel Copyright © 2023 R.G. Angel Cover by Fay Lane Cover Design Editing by Steph White (Kat's Literary Services) Proofreading by Vanessa Esquibel (Kat's Literary Services) This book is a work of fiction. Names and characters are the product of the author’s imagination and any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead is entirely coincidental. This e-book is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This e-book may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you’re reading this e-book and did not purchase it, then please purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author. WARNING: 18+ only. Please read responsibly. THIS NOVEL CONTAINS TRIGGERING CONTENT. Contents Dedication Prologue Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Chapter 12 Chapter 13 Chapter 14 Chapter 15 Chapter 16 Chapter 17 Chapter 18 Epilogue About R.G. Angel Also By Dedication To ASD, I could not have done it without you - maybe I could have but where’s the fun in that? To Charlie Hunnam - Thank you for being such a good sport when I told you that you were my inspiration behind Killian Doyle. And yes, Charlie, you were right - You are up to no good in this book. Prologue Killian Montreal… I could hardly believe I was here. Since that Italian told me of my brother’s location, I’d hoped he’d lied. I would have somehow preferred it. It would have been much easier to swallow having been betrayed by a Guido than by my own flesh and blood. It would have also been much easier to hammer down my revenge and make him suffer. However, hurting Finn may give me a couple of sleepless nights. Since he vanished in the middle of the night over two years ago, I’d hoped that it was for a reason other than treason. Maybe he got kidnapped, drugged, or even killed, and while the last option caused a hint of pain, I would have preferred it to him Chapter 1 Iris One, two, three, four, five… I moved the toothbrush to the upper left side. One, two, three, four, five. Now bottom right. One, two, three, four, five… And now bottom left. One, two, three, four, five… And repeat the cycle five times. After washing my face, I put on my glasses, and looked at the clock at 6:48. I was right on schedule. I brushed my short bob, making sure that the bangs I let Ms. Arnold give me were as smooth as possible. I sighed, running my fingers on it repeatedly, trying to smooth the one rebellious hair that flicked at the side. Experiment a little. Get out of your comfort zone. You had the same haircut for ten years. I shook