Max Ashwood never reformed.
He didn't soften.
And he never apologized.
He was the rebel every woman wanted-but no one could tame.
Everyone figured guys like him would break down, burn out, or disappear.
Max didn't.
He became the father every man secretly wishes he could be-and the king no one saw coming.
With twelve fiercely loyal children, a marriage that only grew more unstoppable with time, and a home built on strategy, laughter, and a kind of ruthless love, Max proved leadership isn't about rules. It's about dominance, cunning, and vision.
He didn't just raise a family.
He built a dynasty-of sharp sons and fearless daughters, ready to carry his legacy forward.
He plays games with his kids.
He keeps her craving him.
He teaches rebellion like it's an art-and loyalty like it's a creed.
And Athena? She was the only woman who could stand her ground, match his fire.
Max never lost his edge.
He made it sharper.
He's not the hero they told you to want.
He's the king you never expected.
Max didn't settle down.
He leveled up.