a beastly protector, a forbidden connection-can a beast truly win a beauty's heart? elisathanks to brody, the mysterious game tester, my cutting-edge vr game promoting monster equality will be a smash hit. but the more we collaborate, the more our connection blurs the line between reality and fantasy. defying the company's strict rules, we indulge in our forbidden connection.while our passion burns hot, one wrong move could incinerate everything-my game, career, and my heart. how far am i willing to go for a taste of this dark, tempting man? brodyelisa's talent and beauty are out of my league; falling for her was not part of my plan. i'm a broken soul, unworthy of her love, but i was hooked from the moment i saw her. but when elisa's rival, harvey, sabotages her work, my love for her transforms me into a beast-a gargoyle focused on shielding elisa at any cost.i don't deserve her, but i'm determined to prove that a creature like me can win a beauty's heart.