Breaking free from a world where everyone views you as a little girl is tough work. Alayna has been fighting to be seen as a woman since she came home from college. When the beast that haunts Alayna's dreams catches her in his private library, things start to change. "Roses will lead you to her." Those simple words have tortured Marcus for years. He has hidden the man behind the beast, showing the world only what he thinks they want to see-until he finds the one who can accept him. Untamed passion brings Marcus and Alayna together. Will a secret break them apart?