The aftermath of betrayal: he discovers her—bruised yet breathtaking, a testament to resilience. 'She is mine. Mine to love, mine to keep and cherish for the rest of our lives,' he vows, as he cradles her fragile form, scarred by familial cruelty. Ely, a beacon of hope amidst darkness, becomes his reason to fight. For there were demons he had to chase away and devils to crush under his feet if he desired for the union between them to happen. And as sure as Kendrick Mason lives and breathes, he will die trying for this woman and this one great bond."