Koda has been through the fire and is ready to rise from the ashes. Having endured years of torment in an abusive relationship, Koda gathered the courage to break free, leaving behind the thriving life she built in Birmingham. Jax, typically indifferent to love and relationships, is captivated by Koda. Although their connection is wrapped in forbidden threads, when loyalty is shattered, Jax doesn’t hesitate. He dives headfirst into a turbulent odyssey of love and trust, all the while facing the fallout of their choices. As they navigate the complexities of love and liberation, the story unfolds against a backdrop of shared struggle, resilience, and a love that defies the shadows of their pasts. Will their journey lead to a newfound strength, or will the past continue to cast its shadow over their blossoming connection? Dive into this African American Urban Fiction Standalone and get lost as Author Lakia takes you on a riveting journey.