Addey Smith has spent her life shrinking herself to fit into the background. Quiet. Careful. Invisible by choice. She never expected to be noticed - especially not by a man who lives in a world built on power, danger, and control. But when Addey is pulled into Ahleek's orbit, she discovers something unexpected: safety. Structure. Someone who doesn't ask her to be brave all the time. As the nights grow quieter and the walls around her grow stronger, Addey begins to slip into a softer headspace - one where she doesn't have to think, decide, or protect herself. In a world ruled by violence, Addey learns what it means to be cared for. Sometimes, feeling small is the safest place to be.