Philophobia, Noun, a persistent, abnormal, and irrational fear of love and intimacy. She couldn't love, but he needed love. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For 15-year-old Makayla Tallichet love isn't something that she wants. After having unloving abusive parents, a hateful twin, horrible ex. She refuses to even try and love anyone, but what happens when a certain Alexandria newcomer takes an interest in her.