Branna Murphy is broken. For several months now, she has been in a one-sided relationship with a man whom she loves more than her life. She prayed for a miracle, hoping that something would change, but realized that she was wishful thinking. Talking doesn't help. Screaming doesn't help. Tears don't help. Nothing fucking helps.

Ryder Slater is furious. For months now, he has been lying to a woman for whom he would take a bullet to protect her. He is involved in something deeper than his past, and if he strays from his goal, people will start dying. The people he loves. He can't tell. Can't stumble. Can't lose concentration. There's not a damn thing he can do. The relationship between Ryder and Brann is at rock bottom, and Ryder knows it. Not only will he face a power that could destroy his entire family, but he will fight tooth and nail to save his relationship and keep the love of his life. Ryder had his sights set on Branna from the first moment he saw him, and what Ryder aims for, Ryder gets.