Damon pushed Emma away to protect her.
Believing he might never make it home alive, he broke the heart of the only woman he'd ever loved with one brutal lie: I don't want you.
But Emma never stopped wanting him.
Years later, she's done her best to move on?until a violent threat leaves her terrified and alone. When Damon finally returns, he discovers the sweet girl who once adored him is now a woman in danger... and still completely under his skin.
He'll do whatever it takes to keep her safe.
Even if it means claiming her completely.
Because Damon has spent years denying his need for control.
And Emma may be the one woman willing to surrender to it.
