"No matter what, you are with me. I will protect you and nobody here," he paused, pointing to the entire house, "is more important to me than you and our daughter."

Chloé gave him a smile of appreciation. She couldn't believe he was saying that she was that special. Maybe his family had done things to hurt him in the past. Or perhaps the hurt was from Kemal's side, only.

He stood and Chloé stared up at him in his black tie, black oxford, suit coat, and black pants. He was ...