It's the little things that break us. Little things like a droplet of blood on my foot.

My world ended in that droplet, bled from a life taken by my hand. It broke, fell apart, and never quite came back together the right way. Ever since, I've done everything I can to protect those around me, distracting myself from the real problem by concentrating on theirs.

A plan that worked just fine, until I met Ramona.

One look, one touch, and I could breathe again. But she's not mine to have. She's old lady to a member of the Fallen Aces MC. And not just any brother—he's the most psychotic man I've ever known.

I want her. I have to have her.

Foolish? Maybe. Selfish? Definitely. But nothing can stop me from proving she needs me as much as it kills me to wake up one more day without her.