Lucian Rollins is a man struggling to erase the marks of his abusive father while working day and night to build his empire. The more money and power he gains, the safer he feels.

A dark secret from the past and a mutual explosive dislike in the present bind Sloan.

Their story, however, will reach an impasse, as Sloan is ready for a family, while Lucian cannot even conceive of such a thing. Until the moment he faces the possibility of losing her, at which point he will do everything to protect her.