Author's Note

Accustomed to a life with no affection, Ruth finds comfort in the shadows of her gilded cage. She's simply another decorative piece in a loveless home.

When her estranged uncle's arrival is announced, Ruth knows there aren't enough places to hide. She expects the man will be just another villain, but she never imagined the way he could take control of her life.

As obsessions twist and secrets shatter, a new form of darkness is created- one she knows she can't survive.