Naomi Madden, a renowned fashion designer, attends an upscale award ceremony celebrating her latest collection. Amidst the glitz and glamour, her past comes crashing back when she locks eyes with Ace, her long-lost ex-boyfriend who vanished six years earlier when Naomi was pregnant with their daughter, Amara. Shaken by Ace's sudden reappearance, Naomi is flooded with a mix of emotions-anger, hurt, and unresolved questions. What happened to him all those years ago? Why did he leave without a word? Most importantly, why did he never meet their daughter, Amara? As the evening progresses, Naomi's curiosity gives way to a whirlwind of confrontations and revelations. Ace's family, who had once been a significant part of Naomi's life, now resurfaces along with him. Their interactions stir up old wounds and shed light on the circumstances surrounding Ace's departure. Naomi's priority shifts to her daughter, Amara, who has grown up with questions about her father. How will Amara react to meeting Ace after all these years? Will Naomi find closure and understanding amidst the chaos of their unexpected reunion? Through a series of encounters and heartfelt conversations, Naomi and Ace confront their past and grapple with the consequences of their choices. The truth about Ace's disappearance and the impact on their lives begins to surface, ultimately leading to a pivotal moment of reckoning for them all. As secrets unravel and emotions run high, Naomi must decide whether forgiveness and healing are possible, not only for herself but for the sake of Amara, whose world is about to change forever.

Running from hell isnʼt easy. Especially when someoneʼs dragging you back down into it. Belligerent, brash and always in shades of black, Freya is hardly a lady. Hidden away by her father, sheʼs lived a normal life despite being born into the dark waters of New Yorkʼs underworld. Heʼs cold, cruel and calculating, with a proclivity for destruction. Feared by even Made Men, Torren is the boss of the stateʼs most leachorous crime syndicate. Freya hates his crudity and possessiveness, but she canʼt deny the way her breath hitches at his rough touch, the deep timbre of his voice, and his dark, heated gaze. Torren hates her disobedience, her recklessness, and her chaos. To him, sheʼs only something to be tamed. And after he slips a ring on her hand, snatching away her future, she makes only one vow---to become his biggest torment.