Four years ago, Melanie Sterling put Nikolai Volkov, a ruthless criminal known as THE REAPER, behind bars. She thought she was finally safe, but she was wrong. When she learns he's out on parole, she tries to do the only thing she can think of: run. But Nikolai is a man driven by one word: revenge. He kidnaps Melanie and her sister before they can even escape. He holds them captive, a constant reminder of the debt she owes and the damage she's caused. Just when Melanie has lost all hope, he offers to let her go. Her freedom is within reach, but it requires a sacrifice…. One she may not be willing to make.