Now her submission is complete, will her Master still be there when she needs him most, or will the ghosts of her past destroy their fragile future? Ashley and Tom’s sensual journey continues as an old friend returns to Black Combe. As her business flourishes and her relationship with Tom deepens, Ashley is happy—truly happy—and looking forward to the future. Then, without warning, her world is shattered once more as her past comes crashing back, violence and malevolence crushing her new-found happiness and threatening all she now holds dear. Shocked and horrified as she learns the terrifying truth, Ashley has to battle for her own survival and that of the tiny life just starting inside her. Can her Master protect her? Is there a future for them after all? Sure mastery can only be met with absolute submission. As Ashley surrenders to the inevitable, relies on her Master to keep her safe, will it be enough? Reader Advisory: This book contains scenes of dominance and submission, including spanking, flogging with a riding crop, restraints, sex toys, anal play and anal intercourse. It also contains mentions of domestic violence, miscarriage and rape. There is a scene that involves abduction and attempted sexual assault. Note some of the characters present also appear in The Dark Side serial by Ashe Barker.