Abandoned by her mother. Neglected by her father. Forced to leave behind the only friend she ever had. Learned at a young age, these harsh lessons in love had been enough to guarantee that Lacey Chase would never allow herself to get close to anyone ever again-until him. Zane was the definition of everything that she didn't want or need and yet she couldn't get him out of her mind. But before she could once more become the victim of her own foolish heart, she would get as far away from him as possible...despite the physical attraction that had turned her brain and body into sworn enemies. Forsaken by God Himself. Avoided by his own siblings. Required to live without actually living. An abomination let loose upon mankind, Zane Nikolas had accepted his destiny to endure an existence without knowing the pleasures reserved for humans-until her. Lacey was supposed to represent everything that he couldn't have or enjoy and yet he was now partaking in the impossible. But before he could truly experience this forbidden new world, he would have to convince her to let him in...despite the knowledge that doing so could destroy them both.