For years, I've tried to keep my distance from Dakota Cooper.

She's everything I've ever wanted and the one thing I can't have.

But when she calls me in the middle of the night after someone tries to break into her house, I can no longer handle that distance and convince her to stay with me, along with her young son.

I should have known having her living under my room would push me to the edge.

Ignite the need that has simmered for so long.

The problem is, she's forbidden. Off-limits.

And I know better than crossing that line.

I can't drag her into the dark secrets of my life.

But I can't stay away from her either, so I do the one thing I shouldn't-I take.

And now that I've had her, I'm not sure I can save her from who I am...