In the quiet suburban town of San Clemente, the arrival of a mysterious new neighbor has disrupted the peaceful atmosphere. Rumors swirl around the boy who moved in just a few weeks ago, and soon enough, the tranquil streets are overrun with flashing cop cars and blaring sirens. For the most part, Ayla's kept her distance, focusing on her studies and the joys of summer with her friends. But everything changes when the infamous neighbor unexpectedly enters her room, disheveled and desperate. Sweaty, out of breath, and covered with blood, he presents her with an offer too enticing to refuse. Despite her instincts urging caution, she finds herself unable to turn him away, setting off a chain of events that will forever alter the course of her life.

He's obsessed, insane even. He has to know her, watch her, touch her. She's his, and nothing will stop him. But she's smarter than he thinks.. ••• "You call me if he bothers you ever again, yeah?" "It's really nothing I-" he cuts me off "You'll call me." He says firmer "okay?" "Okay" I say softly, looking up at him. He's so fucking close to me. We just stand there for a moment and I'm having trouble remembering how to breathe. He leans closer, gently tilting my head up so that my eyes stay on him. "Good girl"