Aaliyah Jameson is a renowned artist, her hauntingly captivating and darkly menacing paintings displayed in prestigious museums and galleries throughout New York. Known for immersing herself in dangerous situations to truly capture the essence of her subjects, Aaliyah seeks the raw, unsettling truth in her work-no matter the cost. But one night, her quest for inspiration leads her to a chilling discovery that will change her life forever.
When Aaliyah accidentally witnesses the brutal murder of a young woman at the hands of a notorious serial killer stalking the city, she becomes the killer's next target. Kidnapped and thrust into a nightmare of his obsession, Aaliyah is drawn into a twisted game where she is both the prize and the prey.
Roman Caruso has been watching Aaliyah from the moment he arrived in the city and set his eyes on her. He has followed her every move, convinced that it is his duty to keep her safe from the dangers lurking around her-danger he believes only he can control. But when a random woman threatens to expose his hidden obsession with Aaliyah, Roman is forced to silence her. Unfortunately, his crime draws Aaliyah's attention, leaving him with no choice but to make her his captive forever.
Now, trapped in his world of darkness, Aaliyah is torn between fear and fascination. As Roman's obsession deepens, so does her understanding of the man who holds her life in his hands. And as she begins to unravel the twisted connection between them, she must decide whether to fight for her freedom-or succumb to the dangerous pull of desire that binds her to him.