Cole Blackwell thrives on control. A celebrated sculptor in San Francisco, he commands wealth, success, and respect. Yet beneath the polished surface lurks a dark obsession he keeps buried.
Mara Eldritch, a struggling artist with no audience, juggles three jobs to survive. Broken and overlooked, she paints masterpieces destined for obscurity.
When a near-death experience brings Mara into Cole’s orbit, his intrigue shifts to fixation. Watching her turns to chasing her, breaking every rule that safeguards his hidden impulses. Despite his danger, Cole sees Mara’s brilliance—and she’s drawn to the validation only he offers.
As Cole teaches Mara to claim her desires, their connection spirals into a volatile dance of power and vulnerability.
But what does the enigmatic sculptor truly want in return?
