My house is a mess, my underwear is mixing with hers in the laundry, and my safe, quiet haven now smells of burnt candles and her.

Indy

Being the founder of a non-profit and keeping it going is my only focus right now. I dont have time for distraction–men, my health, my friends–all of it takes a back seat to me keeping this going. Ive lived by other peoples rules for too long, I am ready to break out on my own, and Ill prove to everyone I can do it. The Crown Project helps sick children and their families find some happiness during hard times, and I am committed to making it happen. If I cant have my own, Ill give someone else a fairytale. The only man Id want is off-limits to me anyway. Hes the meanest, grumpiest, and, unfortunately, the sexiest man I know. He also works with my brother. So theres that. Ill always be a supporting character, never the princess. My life just wont let me. Its impossible.

Derek

Without routine and order, the only thing left is chaos. Chaos leaves room for disorder and unhappiness. And that leads to betrayal. Never again will I allow that to happen. I am steady, focused, and at the top of my game as a tattoo artist at Hels Ink. I am established, successful, and there is nothing that happens in my life that I dont allow. And then there is Indy. She is inescapable　a whirlwind of kindness and beauty and goodness. Everything about her is impossible. Left with no choice but to help her out of a challenging situation. I soon regret my decision and the insanity that comes with it. I let her in. Into my home and my life. But never– never- into my heart. Theres no such thing as fairytales, and love stories dont really exist. But when everything changes, I wonder if maybe Ive found a little piece of chaos I can live with.