A young runaway is found unconscious. Jake McKenna is one of the first responders. Sheβs desperately ill and has been beaten and sexually assaulted. Jake saves her life and is determined to protect her from the man who is equally determined to destroy her. Ultimately Jake realizes he must allow her to make her own decisions about her future, though it breaks his heart. Devlin Barre survived the destruction of everything she held dear then learns she has been given into the care of the very person who stole her life. Her risky escape nearly kills her. One man brings her back, Jake. She loves him, but he has his own path to travel. Devlin refuses to become a burden. Brokenhearted, she leaves to rebuild her life.
Years later Jake and Devlin meet again. Has their connection survived? What of the monster who attempted to destroy Devlin? Heβs still waiting for the opportunity to finish what he started.
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