Preface: Jake & Julia's intimacy grows deeper, stronger and very deliciously so. Julia has finally conquered some of her demons, thanks to Jake. Jake has opened himself to Julia more than he ever has to any other person outside his family circle. Julia finds out what her illness finally is, throwing them both into a tail spin no one seen coming. Life gets complicated. Their bond grows stronger but is it really enough? Derrick's days are numbered and Jake finds a way to end it all for him. Claimed finally puts all the pieces together, allowing you to see what their bond really does to them and their relationship. Something they never saw coming...