Not everyone can live in the idealized fantasy of a white picket fence and a perfect family. Ophelia's current priority is just staying alive, as her ex-partner relentlessly pursues her. She's struggling with deep trust issues while on the run. Hawk, on the other hand, had always believed that having a partner was a vulnerability he couldn't afford. As someone committed to protecting the helpless, his life takes an unexpected turn when fate brings his mate into it. Ophelia finds it hard to trust him, and Hawk isn't seeking a connection either. Can they find the strength to lower their defenses and let love have a chance to blossom amidst their circumstances?