Arlo has always been the perfect heir-charming, obedient, and destined to inherit his family's empire. But beneath the surface, he's drowning in expectations, and a burning desire for freedom threatens to consume him.
When a chance encounter leads him into a dangerous alley, he crosses paths with Kade, a mysterious mercenary with a dark, violent past. Kade's world is one of secrecy and survival, and he's never had room for love-until Arlo stumbles into his life.
A fight for survival turns into something much more dangerous: an undeniable attraction. As their worlds collide, so do their emotions. Arlo is drawn to Kade's raw, untamed nature, while Kade finds himself torn between protecting Arlo and pushing him away. In a world where danger lurks around every corner, their connection is electric, intense, and forbidden.
But with Arlo's family expecting him to play the perfect role, and Kade's past catching up with him, their love comes at a steep price. Will they be able to survive the dangers that threaten to tear them apart, or will their passion consume them both?