Serena, a prodigy with a sharp mind and the owner of her own tattoo studio, is on the verge of turning eighteen. Years of suffering under her stepmother’s cruelty have driven her to break free, taking with her the earnings from her thriving business. No matter who her destined mate might be, Serena is determined to carve her own path. Yet, her independence has drawn the attention—and opposition—of more than one man. Her fiery spirit now thrusts her into a confrontation with the very past she’s fought so hard to escape. How much can a person endure before they finally surrender?