I came to this mountain chasing an opportunity—a job offer that sounded too good to be true. But with nowhere else to turn and a desperate need for a fresh start, I took the risk. Now, I’m lost in the woods with no cell service, no sense of direction, and no way to turn back. Then I find him. Or maybe… he finds me. The locals call him a beast—a dangerous recluse who lurks in the shadows. When I lay eyes on Ace, I understand why. He’s all rugged muscle, untamed hair, and a scar that only makes him look more feral. He stares at me like he wants to devour me whole, and not once does he pretend to be a gentleman. When I ask for directions, he takes me to his cabin instead. I should run, but something about him draws me in. The danger. The heat in his gaze. The way his rough voice promises things I’ve never felt before. The locals may be right. Maybe he is a beast. And maybe…I want to be devoured.