Overview

When Sophia finds Emmy's stuffed toy, Mr. Wonkers, beheaded and soaked in blood, it’s clear the danger is far from over. The mafia’s warning is brutal, and safety at Evelyn Lockhart’s secluded estate is no longer guaranteed.

Evelyn swore to protect her late brother’s stepdaughter, but keeping Sophia safe grows harder as her feelings for her fiery, headstrong niece deepen. Sophia, no longer the girl Evelyn once knew, is determined to take control of her life—and Evelyn’s attention.

As the mafia closes in, the lines between duty and desire blur. With danger lurking in the shadows, Evelyn and Sophia must navigate a deadly game of survival while battling the undeniable pull between them.