Chione Whittaker went off to college at eighteen without looking back. She didn't miss the home where her father lived with his second wife or the way her stepmother had treated her... but she did miss her dad. Her stepmother's darkness forced Chione to keep a long-distance relationship with her only living relative. As she became caught up in her life, it was easy to forget about her dad. Then her dad called and left a cryptic message. His words were cut off before he'd finished, which filled Chione with concern. She didn't think twice before she packed up and hit the road.

Zane Hunter had lived a very long time on the outskirts of humanity. Discovering the paranormal-friendly town had been a godsend. An enforcer for the paranormal government, Zane was usually only welcomed when there was trouble. Vampires, shifters, witches, warlocks, and everything in-between hadn't known what to make of him. Feared due to his power, it had been easier to be a nomad with no home... Until Talisbrooke had welcomed him.

When the town of Talisbrooke comes under a dark shadow, will Chione be able to accept aid from Zane to save her father? Will Zane allow himself to hope for a happily ever after?