Ava Smith thought she had left heartbreak behind when she walked away from her cheating ex. After a steamy night with Alex Sterling -powerful billionaire CEO what was supposed to be nothing more than a reckless escape from reality if just for one night became the biggest mistake of her life when she finds herself not only pregnant two months later but also with a threat to her and her baby’s life. unexpectedly finding herself in danger and with no one to turn to she's forced to seek the help of the man she swore never to see again.But Alex's help comes with a price as soon as he discovers she’s having a baby. Now Ava must make a choice . Marry Alex and receive his protection or face the danger head on. Alex sterling is Determined for his child to not be born a bastard after he learns the woman who gave him the best of his night is carrying his child. He offers her a shocking deal. A contract marriage until the baby is born. No love, no commitment. Just the child's needs first. But as their worlds collide, fiery attraction turns into something neither of them expected. And as past betrayals, vengeful exes and deadly secrets come crashing down. Will Ava survive long enough to decide if her billionaire husband is her worst mistake or her only salvation?