The night they killed her sister was the worst in Haylie’s life…until she almost met the same fate when they attacked her. Instead, a boy sacrificed himself to save her. Another murder she couldn't prevent. Another death that was her fault. More blood on her hands. Dylan is the best Fighter in the compound. A hardened, fearless soldier, who blames Haylie for Ricky's death just as much as she blames herself…if not more. All he wants is revenge, but what the warrior didn't expect was to end up with her living under his roof. And under his protection. She's a Natural—a race of evolutionary perfection. So unique, even the color of her eyes had its own name—jaylior. He devoted his life to protect people like her...and has already failed twice. Two women who found a horrible fate...one that might befall her next. Because if he can't let himself love the woman he hates, more than just his salvation will be on the line. It could cost both of them their lives.

How would you feel if you were gifted to wield nature’s greatest power? Ever since Haylie found out she was a Natural—one of the rarest human beings in existence—she was determined to find out about her power. The problem? She had no clue where to start. What made things worse was that Dylan, the man who'd dared her to show up in his periphery, was now her trainer and eager to push her to her limits. Dylan was on a mission to avoid Haylie. She was the reason his brother was buried six feet under after all. Still, as long as they were in the dark about her ability, she was a ticking time bomb. And of course, he was the only one who could defuse it. In the end, no one could have guessed what kind of power she hid behind those haunting eyes of hers. He was just glad they still had a year or two left before her Awakening. Little did he know that time was quickly running out...

He failed to save them—his soulmate, his brother, and her sister. He swore to protect her. Now he broke his promise a fourth time. Haylie was glad her Awakening was over. She could finally handle her power, thanks to Dylan who was slowly but surely breaking through their friend zone. And slamming right into something far more intimate. Her luck was short lived, though, when she suddenly found herself in the hands of a psychopath. Kidnapped and deceived by someone she’d thought she could trust. Dylan was on the verge of losing his mind. The anger consuming him since his precious Natural had been snatched away under his watchful eyes was maddening. The only thing he could do was hope. Hope of finding Haylie and getting her out of wherever the hell she was. Alive. Because if he lost her, he would find no reason to fight through another day...