Adley Gates. The one that got away. No, the one I permitted to get away. Nope. That’s not right either. The one I up and walked away from. I had my reasons. When you’re reeling with pain of a tragedy, it doesn’t matter who you hurt to alleviate the ache. Even if it’s the person who means the most to you. Years later, like a ghost of my past, she’s back in my life, hating me for what I did. I’m a shell of the man I once was, yet with one touch, she brings me back to life. The only problem—I don’t deserve her forgiveness. But that won’t stop me from fighting for her. I need to prove we deserve a second chance. ***This book contains situations with drug use that might be disturbing to some readers.***