She can never be mine, but I’ll do anything to save her. Erica There’s a prisoner in the basement at work. He’s tall and gorgeous—and shackled to the wall like an animal. I’d bet my life he doesn’t belong behind bars. But what if I’m wrong? Life has smacked me in the face and taught me not to trust. So why do I bring him water and share my worst nightmare with him? And why do I dream about him at night? If he was transferred somewhere else, that would be the end of our story. He isn’t. He’s shot. Five bullets destroy his sculpted chest. And that’s the beginning of our story. But he’s extraordinary, and I’m nothing special. It’s only a question of time before my heart gets smashed to pieces. Lucas I can’t look away. This beautiful woman is everything I’ve ever wanted. And she offers me her help even though her eyes are wide with terror. Either she’s a superior actress, or she’s better than I deserve. Her story makes me growl with rage and the fierce need to protect her. But without access to my fire element, I can’t break free of the thick manacles on my wrists in time to save her from the vampire hunting her. And then I’m shot. Fatal wounds for an ordinary man. But I’m not ordinary, and the only one I'll ever die for is her. This work is intended for mature audiences. It contains explicit sexual situations and violence that some readers may find disturbing.