My love for the men of Wildberry Lane had never been in question. But now that I was aware of the true darkness that had always surrounded me protectively? I craved to know more. I wanted the curtain drawn back fully on just how dangerous they were. More than anything? I found myself wanting to be a part of those shadows - branded by their darkness.Kingston and u0026 Dermot Ross. Stratton Lee. Yates Carter. Lincoln and u0026 Sterling Gates.I was no longer scared of how strongly I felt for them. I just hoped they understood the lengths I would go to protect them. Protect the family that I valued above anything else.The Brooks had been a problem from the start, but now that they were possibly threatening Wildberry Lane? Causing problems for both my men and my family? That changed everything. An inner strength I never expected was growing inside of me and it was one I refused to shy away from.I would be strong for my family. For my men. But I knew in order to do that, I would need to kill my own demons.I would need to execute the anguish that had been devouring me whole.Wildberry Lane - Home to the extremely wealthy and powerful Southern elite.