Guardian Azrael by Rhys Everly

“You’re here, by my side and sometimes, that’s all an angel has to do.”

Azrael
When my old commander sent me to Duke, it was to uncover the truth behind his animal sanctuary and to protect him.
But God has other plans.
He put me in his path to care for him.
And maybe to love him.
Even though I’m straight, all I want is to hold him.
To save him from himself. One prayer and one kiss at a time.
Turns out, his life isn’t the only one that’s complicated.

Duke
My life is a mess. Always has been. The only thing I haven’t screwed up is my animals. They bring me a sense of purpose nothing ever has.
But when I end up in trouble, he comes into my life like a big handsome bodyguard that I can’t stop swooning after.
I’ve never been with anyone but all I can fantasize about is being with him. I know I shouldn’t even flirt with the idea, let alone him.
He’s straight, he’s only staying for so long, and most importantly…because I’m dying.
If I know one thing, that is how much it hurts to lose someone you love. And the last thing I want is to break my guardian angel’s heart.
But it might be impossible to resist mine.