Ryder

Frannie fled her abusive husband with her life and a secret. She let everyone believe that his final beating resulted in a miscarriage, but she went into hiding to have Dove. Now Eli has located her, and she will do anything to keep Dove safe, including withholding this vital piece of information from her protectors. Ryder had resigned himself to having just the Night Eagle Security team as his family, but his latest assignment has him recalibrating. Immediately, he knows that Frannie is different, and safeguarding her isn't just a job. Ryder is falling, but Frannie is keeping things from him. This lack of trust threatens not only the job but this budding relationship. The alternating points of view start out promising, providing more insight into the protagonists, but as the story continues, the strategy seems to be almost a hindrance.