Laird Tiechert doesn't do "forever." The son of a construction magnate, he spends his time perfecting the art of perpetual bachelorhood. That is, until several months ago, when Lana Winters was thrust into his care. She was broken, damaged, and needing someone she could trust. Suddenly Laird found himself forced into a role he'd never played - as a caregiver. Laird told himself he was playing a part for the sake of protecting the club, Malvagio. When his part was done, he walked away. Except, Lana never truly left his heart. And that's a problem. Lana Winters, still struggling to overcome what'd happened to her in the darkened halls of the notorious club owned by the Buchanan family, wants nothing to do with men or relationships...especially someone like Laird. But there's something about Laird that draws her out of her shell and forces her to confront her feelings for the man, despite the danger he poses to her still fragile heart.