There's only one person Katie Flynn wants to see when she returns home. But she knows he won't be waiting for her. It's the reason she feels safe enough to finally come back. She's wrong. Ash isn't the same quiet boy from next door. He's tall, dark and demanding answers. He wants to be with her, but he doesn't trust her. Who can blame him? When his own family tried to break him down, he still sheltered Katie in a town full of liars. And she repaid it by leaving him behind without a word. Because she'll do anything to protect Ash. She has the scars on her wrist to prove it. Contains strong language, explicit sexual situations, and mature themes. This novel is not intended for readers under the age of 18. First in a 2-part series.