Pretend

In "Pretend," intelligence officer Alessia Valentín embarks on her first deployment, eager to prove herself despite her elite lineage. Assigned personal security by her step-father, Admiral Ravenmore, she finds herself under the watchful eye of Daegan Hannibal, known as Operator Creature—a lethal Navy SEAL grappling with his own troubled past. As they navigate the dangers surrounding them, their dynamic unfolds amidst tension and unspoken connection, culminating in a gripping cliffhanger that sets the stage for further adventures. Though part of a series, it can be enjoyed as a standalone.