Prologue...

Alicia Steel King thrives on control. Known for her undeniable beauty and intelligence, Alicia commands attention wherever she goes. Yet behind her free-spirited façade, she struggles with a fear of losing control which she vowed would never happen again.

Vaughn Morozov is everything Alicia shouldn't want, with his overbearing personality and the constant danger that surrounds him. He has built walls to keep everyone out, remaining numb to the world. That is, until he meets Alicia. She's the only one who ignites a spark within him, the one who brings him back to life.