This is a slow-burn Romantic suspense-thriller. Elena Vance's family is intertwined with high-class society. She never thought she would make it to college; luckily she convinced her family to let her attend the university that was 30 minutes away from her family quarters. She is now a sophomore struggling to stay above water. Her head is supposed to stay down, she can't talk to anyone. She is supposed to be a ghost through her college career. She knows they have tracking on her, someone watching her every move from a distance- her bank account closely monitored- Her life is the dorm, class and the lab. That is- until she meets Julian Mercer. Julian Mercer is a graduating student in the next semester but holds a secret close to him. His protective instinct of Elena proves higher than their families' reputation. He is quiet, observant and knows of the mental and physical abuse Elena has endured before she started at Crestview University; Their families are reputable and attend high society events together on multiple occasions. It is his goal to ensure Elena finds a safe haven and freedom from the emotional restraints her family has placed on her. Trigger warnings- This story includes triggers revolving around stalking, physical restraint, abuse, emotional abuse, suicidal ideations, panic attacks, drinking/drugs, feelings of hopelessness, -please read with caution.