Willa runs flawless weddings by day, meeting every demanding bride and difficult client with unshakable poise.
At home, that polished mask collapses, and a cranky Little would rather live on candy, skip her clothes, and forget she has any adult responsibilities at all.
Troy has watched her from afar for months, knowing she needs a Daddy who will truly keep her safe and grounded, not a casual fill-in.
When they are thrown together on a night that might have gone badly wrong, he steps in to protect her, and the calm authority he offers is enough for her to finally let go of the act.
Once that wall drops, Willa has to acknowledge the heat that has been waiting between them.
