She doesn’t belong to me. I am the illegitimate son, unwanted and despised. Ophelia Hart is the girl next door. I’ve watched her grow up. And rescued her countless times from my half-brother. I’ve been gone from her life for two years and when I run into her again, she’s no longer a girl. Only problem is, she’s wearing his ring on her finger. But there’s always been something between us. I’ve always been her protector. Especially when it comes to him. And that pull is stronger than ever. She no longer thinks me the hero of her story, though. But I know something she doesn’t. A secret from her past. And she’s in danger. She’ll fight me. I’ll fight for her. If she hates me for what I have to do, so be it. Because there is no way in hell I will let my half-brother have her.

You can’t marry him if you’re already married to me. That was how Silas Cruz proposed to me—more like demanded, really. He didn’t exactly give me a choice. He’s dark, jealous and incredibly possessive. And he’s just one of the villains in my story. I used to think he was my hero. Still, there’s one thing I know for sure. Whenever I need him, whenever I’m in danger, he comes for me. He’s proven that time and time again. Now, the game has changed, the stakes life and death. But loving Silas may be the most dangerous thing for me. Because he’s the man who holds my heart in the palm of his hand.