Creighton King is silent, brooding, and hostile. Still, Annika Volkov has a crush on him. What Annika doesn’t realize is that behind Creighton’s quiet beauty lies a dark and violent soul... She is everything he is not: bright, lively, and the heart of every party. Creighton knows he can never outrun his past, so he unleashes his pain on others. He never expected to be drawn to the girl who is his complete opposite. But as Annika tries to break through his walls, he finds himself captivated by her, especially after he uncovers her wilder side… Now that he’s obsessed, she’ll never escape him. Can Annika bring light to Creighton’s darkness, or will he pull her into the shadows with him? This book is a dark unconventional romance and contains themes that aren't to everyone's liking. Please check the author's note for content warnings before reading.