Isla Marcello's world shattered when she was abducted as a child, vanishing from a life of love and utmost care into an unknown and harsh reality. Now thirteen, she endures a challenging existence, her past a distant memory obscured by the trials of her present.
Meanwhile, the Marcello brothers live in the shadow of her absence. Each is haunted by the void left behind, struggling to cope with the profound loss. The eldest, Lucian, has become emotionally closed off, his protective nature now marred by an unspoken grief. Dante, in particular, succumbs to the darkness, turning to drugs in a desperate attempt to numb the pain of her absence. Each brother deals with the loss of their sister in a different way, Lucian and Dante experiencing a harsher loss. Their lives are marked by a pervasive sense of hopelessness and a deep, lingering sorrow.
As they continue their search for Isla, the city's backstreets provide evidence to a long-awaited revelation. The relentless quest to reclaim what was lost becomes a journey through shadows, driven by the hope of finally bringing their family back together.
Will the brothers reclaim their rose? Will they be able to keep their rose protected with them?
Millie Ripley has only ever known one player next door. Luke Dawson. But with only a couple months left before he graduates and a blackmailer on the loose, will their love story stand the test of time? And will they both need to grow up to face the truth?