She thought she’d escaped him. But the past has found her—and this time, she’s not facing it alone.

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Willow
For years, I’ve lived on the run—hiding behind a new name, new towns, and the hope that I could outrun the man who once made love feel like a prison. I rebuilt everything from the ground up for one reason: my son. For a while, I thought I’d finally given him that. Here, in this quiet town, I finally started to believe we were safe. That I could stop running. But safety is an illusion… the past always finds a way back. And this time, if I fail… it won’t just be me who pays the price.

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Helo
Willow didn’t just steal my attention—she earned my loyalty, piece by piece. I’ve watched her fight to stay afloat, to trust, to breathe again. I never pushed, never asked for more than she could give, never asked what she was running from. I just stayed—repairing what needed repairing, helping where I could, and proving with every quiet moment that I wasn’t him. That I never would be. Now, the threat she’s been running from is here, and it’s mine to face. They’re not alone anymore. Not while I’m still standing.

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He was her safe place long before she knew she needed one. Now, he might be her only chance to survive.