Sage is on the run from her monstrous ex, Jordan, who shattered her ability to trust and controlled her existence. When her car breaks down, stranding her on a desolate road just outside the small town of Deliverance, she stumbles into the protective orbit of Reid. When it comes to light that Sage’s car breaking down was no accident, Reid offers her a safe place to hide.

What begins as a temporary refuge soon becomes a chance for her to heal. Reid’s patience and steadfast support offer Sage a glimpse of safety and intimacy she never believed possible. With Reid, she rediscovers not only trust but also a path to reclaiming her agency and desires, exploring a consensual power exchange that contrasts starkly with the perverted control of her past relationship. 

But Jordan is a man of sadistic obsession, and is not ready to let her go. To him, Sage is a possession to toy with. And his psychological games only escalate, proving he knows exactly where she is and will stop at nothing to drag her back into darkness. 

This is a romantic suspense that delves into the shadows of trauma, the fight for survival, and the redemptive power of love and trust within a D/s relationship. Please be aware of the content warnings.