Saying his name…her initiation into submission. Two things change a person—love and grief. Domestic violence councilor, Claire Orion shares both with her best friend Gavin. He’s seen her at her darkest moments, held her through the storms of her life. She wants more, but he’s kept a secret from her. In his world, he’s called Ronan. He wants to hurt her, to chase the pain with pleasure. High Protocol Manager, Gavin Sears has always loved sweet and innocent Claire. She is his island, a special place untouched by the BDSM world he lives in. He wants one touch, one taste, one time. But once will never be enough. When he gives in to forbidden desires, will she see her submission as beautiful…or abusive?