A woman who's been battered, but won't be broken... Elletra Gallagher has always been confident, strong, and tougher than most men. Until she's captured and tortured while going against her mission parameters. Now she has to find a way back to herself while protecting the man she loves. A man who needs to be saved, but won't ask for help... Aiden Ford wasn't there when Ellie needed him, but he vows to help her heal in any way he can, while keeping his own problem to himself. He knows his friends would help him, but he can't admit any weakness, even to the woman he loves. Can they tend to each other while hiding from themselves, or will the secrets pour over and keep them apart once again?