Seventeen-year-old Tessa Ellis has always dreamed of an epic love story—the kind where two people are destined for each other. But her own life is anything but extraordinary, until she meets Orion Kane, a new student with a haunting past and a power as mysterious as he is. Orion possesses an uncanny gift: he can compel others to adopt his perspective, an ability he’s refined to shield himself from betrayal and loss. Yet, with Tessa, this power takes on a dangerous edge.Drawn together by a magnetic connection, Tessa finds herself captivated by Orion’s dark charm. He seems to understand her in ways no one else ever has, anticipating her thoughts and meeting her every desire. But as their bond deepens, Tessa begins to feel a disquieting change within herself. Her thoughts, her feelings, even her sense of self seem altered—and soon, she realizes Orion may be controlling her in ways she never suspected.As Tessa fights to reclaim her autonomy, Orion faces his own inner turmoil. Somewhere along the way, he’s fallen for Tessa, truly and profoundly. But his fear of losing her wars with his need for control. In this dark, twisted romance, both Tessa and Orion must confront the meaning of love, autonomy, and choice. Will Tessa break free from Orion’s hold and rediscover herself, or will she be forever ensnared in his shadowed compulsion?