Zaphara has been from foster home to foster home each time something bad happens , thats until she is adopted . The family thats has adopted her cares and wants to help but Zaphara shuts them out everytime they get some where . But their son is a different story . Taylor is the well treated boy in this story . But he has his problems to deal with himself and the first problem at the very top is Zaphara . Feelings blossom , Things are thrown , Tears are shed , and hearts are Broken . Love Is Selfish Thing .