Claiming Her Forever

I'm not Mr. Settle-Down-and-Start-a-Family.

I tried it, failed it, lived the scars of it.

When you find your wife tangled in the sheets with your best friend, that kind of betrayal changes a man.

So I chose isolation, retreating to the mountains where solitude became my sanctuary. I built a life of careful routine: managing my businesses, crafting custom furniture, and keeping everyone at a safe distance.

Simple. Controlled. Protected.

Then, Quinn Prescott moved into my downstairs rental, and my...