Nia Kimathi left her tragic past behind to start a new life in Triton City. When she returns to her apartment to find it ravaged by unknown intruders, she turns to her best friend, who directs her to a safe house. But the man who walks through the door isn't her best friend. He's tall, fierce, and heart-stoppingly gorgeous.Adam Birkeland, CEO of Odinshield Protection Agency, has spent a lifetime hiding his inner struggles behind a stoic mask... moreNia Kimathi left her tragic past behind to start a new life in Triton City. When she returns to her apartment to find it ravaged by unknown intruders, she turns to her best friend, who directs her to a safe house. But the man who walks through the door isn't her best friend. He's tall, fierce, and heart-stoppingly gorgeous.Adam Birkeland, CEO of Odinshield Protection Agency, has spent a lifetime hiding his inner struggles behind a stoic mask. Always under control, he has spent a lifetime being the perfect soldier that the Odinshield needs. But a desperate call from his brother shatters his controlled existence, and as he looks into Nia's eyes for the first time, he is overcome with one Mine.As they work together to figure out who has targeted Nia, Adam must control the obsessive need to claim her as his own. Mission comes first. The bloodborne have started targeting an important ally and a secret is revealed that will tip the scales of the war against them.But when an enemy threatens Nia's life, Adam's notorious control snaps and only his boratai can keep him from losing his soul. less