Four years ago, Scotty was the center of every one of my fantasies. He was funny, kind, and eleven years older than me-a protector. But one ill-timed confession and he vanished from my life without so much as a goodbye.

Now I am called to testify against the men who kidnapped me and the gorgeous, infuriating man I tried so hard to forget is assigned to protect me. I want answers and he refuses to give them.

But as much as he claims to hate me too, I see the way his eyes linger on my skin. How his hands itch to reach out. He understands me in a way I've never let another man get close enough to know. My scars, physical and emotional, are a constant reminder of the girl I used to be.

A girl I try to forget.

As we travel across the country, the tension and simmering heat becomes unbearable. He's pushing me outside my comfort zone while I'm desperately searching for control--until I realize Scott is more than willing to give it to me.

Once this is over, I know he'll disappear again. But for now, he's surrendering his control, and I'm going to take it.