Prologue

Behind a mask of strength, a fragile heart weeps in secret. Society sees her as a fierce force to be reckoned with, but the truth is far from it. To avoid pity and protect herself from harm, she erected walls and vowed to trust no one.

But fate had other plans. One chance encounter with a troublesome stranger sent her world spiraling out of control. With each passing day, annoyance gives way to a growing attachment, leaving her frightened and confused. She didn't want to feel this way, to be vulnerable to someone who drove her crazy.

The more she gets to know him, the more she realizes that there's more to him than meets the eye. He's charming and sweet, and she finds herself drawn to his wit and his smile. It's a dangerous game she's playing, getting attached to someone she knows will never be hers.

She knows that this can only end badly, and yet, she's powerless to resist. The sweet enigma of love is a paradox that threatens to unravel her, forcing her to make a choice that could change everything. A choice between guarding her heart and taking a chance on love.

But she can't help it. Love, in all its strange and mysterious forms, has a way of creeping up on you when you least expect it. And before she knows it, she's caught in its sweet enigma, torn between her head and her heart.