She ran, and she hid. And the days turned to weeks turned to months. She thought she was safe as the seasons fell away. A new beginning formed, and she embraced each new day. Until... He found her, and he is not sorry. She is his, and he still wants her. A deal is a deal, and he will only stop when Kali Arden accepts her place at his side. For that is what Max Locke does: he sees, he takes, and he will not let go. This is the conclusion to the Locke duet. This duet is a captive romance. Triggers include: violence, dubious consent, a few brief mentions of child abuse and trafficking. For the full experience, it is highly recommended reading the Conor Thames Duet in the Blackwater Boys series first.