Prologue

Alec Bauer always followed the rules. School. Life. Work. He was kind and quiet, but had a hidden strength that shone in the darkest of times.
But no matter how many hearts he'd warmed, fate brought a certain someone to stand endlessly beyond his reach.
Holly Derksen has always been the shy and beautiful young woman who sought excitement in her less than typical life.
Will Alec's choices lead him to the person who his heart desires,
or will he be destined to remain forever the friend?