All I ever wanted was to protect what's mine. My family. My friends. Myself. No one knew how much I hid from the world until Marcus Baxter. He uncovered my secret-and hated me for it. I couldn't blame him. Then, the threat changed, and I became the target. I couldn't protect the one person I swore to save. I failed her. Revenge was my mission, the reason to wake up. Getting recruited by Altman Hotels saved me. Until I ran into her: Denielle Keller. She represented the dark that had started it all. I avoided her for as long as I could. Now we live under the same roof. And my hate for her is stronger than ever. While the romance in (FBTD) is a standalone, the plot is a continuation of events that began in . This series is intended for readers. FBTD is labeled dark due to the themes that may be considered for some.