Hayley was destined to be something she never wanted.
Stuck in a relationship that undermines her very sense of self, she runs.
Hiding however, comes at a price.
A price she pays daily.
Getting close to people isn’t easy, and maintaining friendships is impossible when you have secrets to keep.
But just as Hayley’s life begins to take shape, her past comes back to haunt her.
Can she remain in the shadows when its the very place the darkness resides?
Jesse is a newly promoted Detective Inspector with a lot to prove.
With two cases causing him headaches, he decides to do a little undercover work to gather some new leads.
Knowing he’s taking a risk, he elicits the help of his brother to gain access to a dangerous group of people.
Only his plans are thwarted when a girl needs help.
Can they join forces and help each other, or have they just set off a chain of events neither can stop?
As the two get closer, so do their adversaries.
Can they each be what the other needs, or was there always going to be a sacrifice made?
This story involves mature themes so is advised for 18+. Content warning; Physical violence, rape, graphic language. This story is set in the UK, and written in British English.