Emmy Cross hopes to put her summer vacation behind her and press forward into her senior year, including dreams of winning homecoming queen. However, her plans don't include falling in love with the mysterious new guy, Salem Gandes. But when the person she is running from finds her, her senior year spirals completely out of control and Salem is the only one who believes she is in danger.For Salem, starting over at a new school - again - is never easy. In the past, he has always kept to himself but that changes when he meets Emmy. However, when he falls in love with her, he realizes he can't keep his secret from her.Devastated by his confession, Emmy turns away from him and his protection. So now Salem must decide how much he is willing to risk to protect the girl he loves.