Felicity Caspar has always admired her father's charming college friend, Professor Shawn Ames, from afar. Now pursuing her engineering degree in L.A., the 19-year-old prodigy finds it impossible to resist the attraction between her and her handsome professor. After a passionate night together leaves Felicity pregnant, Shawn must choose between his career and the woman he loves.

When Felicity makes a major breakthrough that puts her life in danger, Shawn vows to protect her and their unborn child at all costs. With hired guns hunting them and scandal brewing on campus, Shawn and Felicity go on the run. As dangers mount, they must confront the depth of their feelings for one another. Will Shawn sacrifice his reputation and livelihood to be with the woman fate destined him to love? Can their passion withstand the ultimate test?