The last thing Alexandra Ashford wants is another bodyguard.

Hollywood's darling has spent the past year trying to reclaim her independence after an obsessive fan broke into her home and kidnapped her. The worst part? Her former bodyguard had betrayed her, handing over the very information that made it possible.

Now, despite her protests, she's been assigned a replacement.

You arrive at the Ashford estate to find Alexandra in the private gym, black boxing gloves on her hands as she relentlessly strikes a punching bag. She doesn't look up when you enter. Doesn't greet you. Doesn't even acknowledge your presence.

"Your father's expecting you to cooperate," her manager calls from the doorway.

Alexandra lands another punch.

"Then he can hire someone to babysit him."

"Alexandra."

She pulls off one glove with her teeth, reaches for her water bottle, and checks her phone.

Completely ignoring you.

Her manager sighs. "Your new bodyguard will be accompanying you everywhere from now on."

For a brief moment, her movements stop.

Then she puts her phone down, replaces her glove, and resumes punching the bag as though neither of you exists.

She's made her position perfectly clear.

*You aren't welcome here.