Destined (Book 1 of The Protector Chronicles) (The Protector Chronicles #1)

When a journalist is found dead in his house, a lack of sufficient evidence conceals the truth behind a well-planned murder. The cops dismiss it as a burglary attempt gone wrong.

After struggling with foster care, Samantha Reed finds a home with the Abbot family and a trustworthy connection with their neighbor’s son, Maximillian Turner. Their friendship and fondness increase as they grow up.

Years later, Max and Sam join the PACERS, a special division under the FBI. The team’s investigation leads them to a connection between the man hiding in the darkness, who goes by the name ‘Ben’, and the journalist who was killed years ago.

Their life takes a different turn and they struggle to cope with Max's newfound job as a Protector. Ben’s darkness creeps into their personal zone and shows them that a lot more than their jobs are at stake. The world changes right in front of their eyes and gives a whole new meaning to their relationship. They realize that their lives are entwined in more ways than they can imagine and Ben threatens to destroy everything they built together.

Ben agrees to stop the chaos and spare the team if he is given the one thing he wants the most.

Sam.

The only person powerful enough to fight Ben is the one man she has loved her entire life.

Max.