In the shadows, he watches her. He knows everything about her - from the curve of her neck to the rhythm of her heartbeat. And he'll stop at nothing to claim her as his own. Ava LaSalle is a college student with a bright future ahead of her. But she's also the daughter of Victor LaSalle, a ruthless businessman with a reputation for crushing his enemies. And for one man, that makes her the ultimate prize. Kael Jensen has been obsessed with Ava since the day he saw her on campus. He's been stalking her, watching her, waiting for the perfect moment to strike. And when he discovers that she's connected to his arch-nemesis, Victor LaSalle, he knows it's time to take matters into his own hands. Kidnapping Ava is just the beginning. Kael has a plan to break down her walls and make her submit to him - body and soul. But as their twisted game of cat and mouse unfolds, Ava begins to realize that Kael is not what he seems. He's dark, twisted, and terrifyingly seductive. As they navigate their dangerous dance of desire and deception, Ava must confront the darkness within herself and decide whether she'll succumb to Kael's cruel charms or fight back against his sinister plans. Will Ava escape Kael's clutches before it's too late? Or will she become his latest victim in a game of criminal obsession?