Adrian Wolfe believed that all he wanted was revenge. His sister's situation served as his driving force, and his only remaining goal was to ruin the Maddox family. Then he met Elara–beautiful, lovely, talented, smart, and quietly magnetic. The more he tried to escape or deny it, the more he found himself pulled into something he had never expected: real feelings. Feelings that could ruin all he had planned. Elara Maddox was used to being in charge of her secrets, job, and life. But one night, after sharing a kiss with Adrian, everything changed. Her meeting with Adrian completely changed her life which brought her In a whirlpool of public gossip. scandal and rumors. As the world closes in, Elara must determine whether it is worth the risk to give her heart, particularly because the man she fell in love to has a terrifying secret. Will Adrian's need for revenge ruin the opportunity for love in a game of power, lies, and broken promises? Or can Elara overcome the barriers before it's too late?