Gerry's life changed forever when Jax Townsend stepped in to save her from a life of pain and suffering. Sold to a prince by a man who claimed to love her, Gerry's trust in love was shattered. Five years later, she has found a new purpose working for Marron House Security, hired by the very man who risked everything to rescue her. Jax's presence in her life both comforts and terrifies her. He sees the broken pieces of her soul, but she sees even more in him. The desire he stirs within her is unlike anything she has ever known. But Gerry hides her body's response to his touch, afraid to give in to the passion that threatens to consume her. She knows that if she allows herself to fall for Jax, she risks losing herself completely. And that is a risk she is not willing to take. For Jax, Gerry has been etched into his heart since the first moment he laid eyes on her five years ago on a yacht belonging to a prince. After saving her, he had to leave her in the care of his best friend's mother and return to his mission. Now, as co-founder of Marron House Security, Jax has brought Gerry on board as their office manager. Her bright smile and the scent of wildflowers that surround her make him imagine all sorts of forbidden scenarios. He wants her with every fiber of his being, body, soul, and most of all... heart. But that's the problem. Gerry is convinced that love comes at a cruel price, and Jax is not sure if he is enough to prove her wrong.