Unwritten Rules

Marcum has long sworn off relationships, convinced that no woman can truly understand the complexities of his life. He spends his days pushing away those who get too close, believing that solitude is his only path to peace. But everything shifts when he encounters a woman who challenges his resolve. She possesses a strength that intrigues him, and for the first time, he feels an undeniable pull that contradicts his carefully constructed barriers.

As their lives intertwine, Marcum grapples with his emotions, torn between his instinct to protect her and the undeniable desire to let her in. He fights against the unwritten rules he has created for himself, each moment bringing him closer to a reckoning. Can he learn to open his heart and allow someone else to share his burdens, or will he ultimately push her away as he has done before?

Their story unfolds against a backdrop of tension and vulnerability, revealing that sometimes, the fiercest battles are fought within. Amidst the struggle, both Marcum and the mysterious woman must confront their pasts and decide if love is worth the risk, even when it defies all the rules they thought they understood.