Angelina Hayes has always been a soft-hearted soul, but after losing her father, grief consumes every part of her. Desperate to escape the pain of her reality, she finds herself captivated by her new English teacher, Mr. Voss. ❦ - I steal a glance through my lashes and find Mr. Voss already watching me. His gaze is intense, and filled with a quiet curiosity that sends a strange feeling through me. A faint, knowing smile rests on his lips, making him seem even more mysterious. There's something about him I can't ignore. He's intelligent, charming, and effortlessly captivating. No matter how much I try to resist, I find myself drawn to something I know I shouldn't want... his forbidden touch

I didn't think my captor would be as maddening as he is captivating. He drags me back to the house I vowed never to return to. He wants answers, and if he needs to, he will rip them out of me. I'm broken down piece by piece by every harsh word and every burning touch. But within the confusion, I can't help but crave him, the way he observes me, the way he controls me. I am consumed by his pain, but also consumed by his presence. I should hate him, Instead I'm falling.