Cadeon Ashwood is a dominant man who has one problem: he's overly possessive. When he meets Violet Moore for the first time, he knows she is the woman for him. The possessive instinct she stirs within him can only mean one thing - she will be the woman who owns his heart.Violet is a shy young woman who is trying to make her way in the world, but she has a dark past filled with shame. She is constantly looking over her shoulder.When Cadeon sees an opportunity to get close to the younger woman, he takes it with everything he's got. She drives him crazy with the way she bows her head, and her innocent blushing makes Cadeon want her more.For too long she's lived without love and safety. Cadeon offers her everything, but will she live long enough to enjoy it?