Adriana has lived her life trapped in a web of lies, betrayal and the cruel games of her own family. When she's pushed to the brink, the last thing she expects is to be rescued by a man even more dangerous than those who seek to destroy her. Nickolas- mysterious, powerful and merciless enters her life like a storm. His presence promises both salvation and ruin, passion and destruction. He claims to protect her but his obsession comes at a price Adriana isn't sure she's willing to pay. In a world where loyalty cuts deeper than knives and desire can burn everything to ashes, Adriana must decide.. Will she fight to escape him, or surrender to the dark pull of His Desire.