Maria has spent years trapped in a marriage stripped of affection, but when her husband finally goes too far, leaving her with a black eye and a heart full of fear, she turns to the one person she knows will never judge her: Gavin. Branded an outsider and shadowed by a complicated past, Gavin has always watched Maria from a distance, quietly protective and fiercely loyal. When he discovers what her husband has done, he begs her to let him help. But Maria already has a plan of her own.

What she doesn't expect is the fury of her husband's mother, who launches a ruthless pursuit that sends Maria's life spiraling into danger. With her survival uncertain, Gavin steps into the storm, determined to pull her out no matter the cost. Together, they fight to break free and build something new from the ashes of Maria's old life. But freedom comes with consequences, and Maria's past refuses to stay buried.

When an old threat resurfaces alongside a new enemy, betrayal cuts deep, revenge rises, and every truth demands a reckoning.

Who is Maria burying? Who can she trust? And who will pay the ultimate price?

Open these pages to uncover the answers.