Leah Parker is furious when she finds out she’s been paired up for a class project with Brandon Morris, of all people. Though she’s known him for years, Leah has made it a priority to stay away from him for a reason. Not only is he intimidating, tall, and imposing, but his presence reminds her of her shameful disloyalty toward an old friend. When a series of unexpected events forces Brandon to reveal things about himself he would have never shared otherwise, Leah suddenly finds herself fighting to come to terms with who he is and with the fact that by fulfilling his destiny, she will come to lose the one guy she’s ever cared for. As a family secret is unveiled, and old threats possess new risks, they must find the strength to do what is expected of them. Even if that comes in the way of rekindling their relationship. Fate brought them together. His duty threatens to pull them apart. Will Brandon choose obligation over love? Or will other forces far beyond their control separate them once again?