Jake ran from his past to survive—until she needed him.
He has spent his life staying invisible.
New town. New identity. No attachments.
Because being seen means danger.
For the first time, it almost works.
Then he meets Brooke.
Fierce, unpredictable, and barely holding herself together, Brooke doesn’t just notice him—she pulls him in. And when her world begins to fracture, walking away is no longer simple.
For Jake, survival has always meant running.
But this time, leaving might cost more than staying.
As past and present begin to close in, he’s forced to face a truth he’s spent years avoiding:
Some connections are worth the risk—
even when they might destroy you.
A character-driven novel about trauma, belonging, and what it means to risk everything for someone who finally sees you.
