After her father removes himself from her and her twin brother's life, Avery McCall never imagined a day when her childhood best friend- and her first love, Theo Raeken, would disappear from her life as well. After the tragic death of Theo's sister, Tara, the Raeken family packed up and left. Despite the many years Theo had been gone, Avery never stopped hoping he would come back home. When he does, Avery's heart and mind races with the possibility of rekindling their bond left behind in their childhood. Theo's return feels like a dream come true, but Avery soon senses something's off. The boy she once knew is back, but he's different. Colder. Mysterious, and hiding something. Despite their undeniable chemistry, Avery can't shake the feeling that Theo is hiding something from her. As they grow closer, her instincts tell her to dig deeper. When the truth finally comes out, it shatters everything. Theo isn't the boy he used to be- he's been working with the Dread Doctors, plotting to take her brother's supernatural power for a dark, twisted agenda. Avery's heart breaks as she realizes the man she's falling for is tied to the very forces threatening her family and friends. Torn between love and loyalty, Avery must decide if she can save Theo from the darkness consuming him- or if it's too late to escape the lies that have brought them together.