The sweetest innocence hides the darkest secret, it’s only a matter of time before the darkness swallows them whole.

Grayson lives a quiet life. He’s not a ladies’ man like some of the other men at Securus. He keeps his head down, does his job, and sticks to the rules. He craves control. Stability. A world without surprises. He desires the uncomplicated.

Until her.

She’s part of their world—quick with a teasing smile and flirtatious glance. Everyone sees her as harmless, shy, and a bit of office candy. But there’s something about her that’s never sat right with Grayson.

There’s something about her that gnaws at him. A flicker in her eyes. A shadow in her smile. A secret no one else notices. She’s anything but uncomplicated.

He knows he should look away. Getting involved would be reckless. Except she is theirs, and they have no choice but to become immersed. But one taste of her, and it’s already too late.

She’s been on the run, hiding in plain sight. Her past is a fuse already lit, and when it blows, it won’t only consume her—it’ll take him down with her. If her violent ex finds her, she’s dead. And if Grayson steps in, the blood on his hands could cost him everything.

He’s not the kind of man to stand by and watch. Not when she’s his to protect. Not when the darkness already belongs to him.

Some ghosts don’t stay buried, and some men won’t let you run.