Eighteen months ago Alice suffered an unbearable loss and has since built a barrier around herself in an attempt to protect her heart from further pain. She lives a simple life in her hometown of Vancouver, having abandoned her passions and dream career for a safer existence. But when a stranger walks into her bookstore one day and charms his way into her life, can she resist letting someone new in? This is a Tom Hiddleston fan fiction. [RATED R for language, abuse and strong sexual content. Please be warned if you are sensitive to abuse triggers.]