Under His Protection
(2026)(The third book in the Rules of Engagement series)
A Story by Rogue London
She plays the part perfectly.
Until he takes control.
Jacki
Everyone thinks they know me.
Spoiled. Careless. A distraction.
Let them.
It's easier that way.
But the second I push too far—
the second I break one of his rules—
everything changes.
Bryce doesn't play along.
He shuts it down.
Takes control.
And suddenly I'm not the one in charge anymore.
I should hate it.
So why does it feel like the first time someone actually sees me?
Bryce
I've handles difficult women before.
Brats. Rebels. Trouble.
Jacki is something else entirely.
She hides behind attitude and defiance—
but I see what's underneath.
And I don't tolerate games when lives are at risk.
Now we're on the run.
And she's under my protection.
That means rules.
Discipline.
Control.
She thinks she can keep pushing me.
She's wrong.
Someone is coming for her.
And when they find us—
they won't be prepared for me.
Because I don't just protect what's mine.
I make sure nothing ever touches her.
She thought she was in control.
Now she's Under His Protection.
Trope Readers Love
Protective Daddy Dom
Brat / Discipline Dynamic
Possessive Alpha Hero
Forced Proximity
Age Gap Romance
Romantic Suspense
Previously published as Daddy's Spoiled Brat. This edition has been revised and expanded from the original Rogue London novella.
Until he takes control.
Jacki
Everyone thinks they know me.
Spoiled. Careless. A distraction.
Let them.
It's easier that way.
But the second I push too far—
the second I break one of his rules—
everything changes.
Bryce doesn't play along.
He shuts it down.
Takes control.
And suddenly I'm not the one in charge anymore.
I should hate it.
So why does it feel like the first time someone actually sees me?
Bryce
I've handles difficult women before.
Brats. Rebels. Trouble.
Jacki is something else entirely.
She hides behind attitude and defiance—
but I see what's underneath.
And I don't tolerate games when lives are at risk.
Now we're on the run.
And she's under my protection.
That means rules.
Discipline.
Control.
She thinks she can keep pushing me.
She's wrong.
Someone is coming for her.
And when they find us—
they won't be prepared for me.
Because I don't just protect what's mine.
I make sure nothing ever touches her.
She thought she was in control.
Now she's Under His Protection.
Trope Readers Love
Protective Daddy Dom
Brat / Discipline Dynamic
Possessive Alpha Hero
Forced Proximity
Age Gap Romance
Romantic Suspense
Previously published as Daddy's Spoiled Brat. This edition has been revised and expanded from the original Rogue London novella.
Used availability for Rogue London's Under His Protection