~Complete~ Forced to leave a life behind, Lexi Michaels settles in Concord, Massachusetts, content with remaining below the radar, keeping herself safe. She takes a job at the Concord Museum, surrounding herself with history, something that provided her comfort. Everything is going well until one fateful fall day when Chris Evans, Boston native, comes home to try and give the museum some publicity. After an unfortunate incident with a cup of coffee, it seems he just won't leave her alone. With a lot of convincing, she agrees to a friendly dinner. What develops from there is a friendship based off of shared experiences and a promise to always be there for each other. But when Lexi's past comes back to bite her in the ass, can she trust Chris enough to let him in fully, sharing her darkest secrets and fears? And will Chris be able to protect her when her worst fears are realized? **Warning: Contains mentions of abuse, smut, and other sensitive topics** **This is a work of fiction. Any depictions of real people in this are purely made up and not an actual representation of them.**
26 parts