Two years ago, Emily Burnham had a collapse of her ideals, and she realized how limited her interests in life were. And then she set a goal for herself to become better at all costs. Throwing off the shackles of control in which her mother imprisoned her, she takes a sip of real life for the first time. And she loves it. Nixon Caldwell served in the Marine Corps, managing to survive two brutal tours of duty in Afghanistan. He returns home, surrounded by what he likes most... solitude. This is undoubtedly the best way to avoid facing the overwhelming burden of guilt that suppresses him from within. When an accident brings Emily and Nix together, he soon realizes that he can no longer control his life. While trying to deal with his own pain, which is destroying him from the inside, he also tries to resist Emily's charm. He passionately wants her in his bed, but does not want to feel it in his heart. Taking everything into her own hands, Emily wants to get everything that this man is ready to give her. But can she be content with just the tiny portion that Nyx offers? Or will she be able to get his soul, which, according to Nyx, should be forbidden?