When Ghost (Simon Reily) , a formidable mercenary cloaked in shadows, captures a woman (Nova Sinclair) entangled in a dangerous conspiracy, his mission is clear: extract critical information by any means necessary. But as the lines between captor and captive blur, the darkness within Ghost begins to unravel.
In the cold confines of his hidden hideout, their intense interactions spark a volatile chemistry. She resists, her fierce spirit igniting a battle of wills that only fuels Ghost's growing obsession. As he reveals the haunted soul behind the mask, she finds herself drawn to his pain and the raw, unspoken vulnerability he struggles to hide.
Together, they navigate a treacherous path of betrayal and danger, where every whispered secret and stolen touch deepens their complex connection. Ghost's icy control is tested as his desire for her clashes with his need to complete his mission. In a world where love and betrayal are indistinguishable, their bond could either save or destroy them both.
In the shadows of their dark and dangerous game, Ghost's greatest challenge may not be the enemies that pursue them, but the storm of passion and peril that threatens to consume them.
As Claire aims to leave her oppressive stepfamily behind, she befriends Zion. Will he be her ticket to freedom or a distraction in achieving her dreams?
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Claire Olsen has had a crush on Zion Petrakis since the first time she laid eyes on him, but he never noticed, instead only having eyes on the school's it girl, Maddie Jennings. Knowing she couldn't compete with Maddie, Claire hid her feelings for Zion, satisfied with admiring him from afar. However, when a series of events led Claire closer to Zion, her feelings for him grew from infatuation to love. And despite fighting hard to keep her feelings contained by distancing herself from Zion, he was determined to show her that he's earned a spot in her life.
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