Prologue

S ix months ago, Ava O'Brien first walked into my life. Since I claimed her as mine in exchange for paying off her father's debt. What started out as a business transaction turned into something so much more. A love powerful enough to bring me to my knees. I was all in with Ava, ready and willing to give her everything.

And then life went into a tailspin. My father started cozying up to our enemy. Our clan came under fire, and danger stalked my Ava. But what shattered us was the moment my past breezed through our door.

The revelations broke Ava. And when she disappeared completely, it broke me.

Now the danger is greater than ever, and what was exposed the night Ava left is just the beginning. I'm learning more all the time—about my father, our clan, our enemies… and Ava.

But it isn't enough. It will never be enough until she's back in my arms where she belongs.