5 Times D’vone Proved He Was Ride or Die for Aryikah (Even If He Was a Hitman)

Looking for a romance that hits hard, stirs emotions, and still feels real?
Let’s talk about why D’vone and Aryikah’s love story in My Lover, The Hitman is the kind of passion that burns slow… then explodes.

This isn’t your typical fairytale. This is raw, grown-woman romance. Age-gap and all.
And let’s just say—D’vone may be dangerous, but the way he moves for Aryikah? Baby, that man is lethal with his love.

Here are 5 unforgettable ways D’vone showed he cared, proving this mismatched couple might just be soulmates in the shadows.

1. He Ignored All the Baddies in the Room—And Chose Her

When Aryikah walks into the white party, she’s nervous and feeling like the odd woman out. But D’vone sees her—and only her. He watches her bite into a strawberry, offers her a napkin, and slides into the seat beside her like it was meant to be. All while a room full of younger stunners tries (and fails) to get his attention.

"He didn’t flinch, didn’t blink. His gaze stayed fixed on me, like I was the only one in the room."

2. He Protected Her from a Messy Groupie

When a bold, uninvited woman tries to interrupt their moment, D’vone shuts it down. No hesitation. His body language, his tone—everything says “Don’t mess with her.” He even delivers the now-iconic line:

“Girl, you better go ahead on.”
The tension? Real. The protectiveness? Sexy as hell.

3. He Stayed Present Even When His Own Darkness Creeped In

D’vone’s past is heavy. You can feel it weighing on him during their first conversation. But he doesn’t run from Aryikah. He leans in. Even with his secrets, he shows up in that moment—soft, charming, and emotionally present in a way that speaks volumes.

"There was something in his voice... like he wanted to be seen. And she saw him."

4. He Embraced Her Age, Confidence, and Insecurities

When Aryikah jokes about being out of place, D’vone shuts that down fast. He doesn’t fetishize her age, but he honors it. He sees the beauty in her experiences and the fire she’s still discovering within herself. That validation? Deep.

“I love me some Southern women,” he said, eyes never leaving hers.

5. He Didn’t Just Flirt—He Listened

In a world of men who talk too much and listen too little, D’vone made Aryikah feel heard. In a sea of younger women, he tuned in to the one woman who’d been invisible for too long. That connection? That’s what made her feel powerful—and soft at the same time.

Why This Age-Gap Romance Works

Aryikah isn’t a damsel. She’s a woman rebuilding her sense of self.
D’vone isn’t some young fantasy man. He’s complicated, wounded—but drawn to her spirit.
They’re not trying to save each other. They’re evolving together.

And somehow, it works.

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