He'd set the world on fire for her...if she wasn't too damn stubborn to ask.

For months, Ian Paxton has watched from the sidelines as the woman he loves struggles through her own personal hell.

But he's done watching her suffer alone.

One way or another, Val will be his. Even if it means forcing waves of pleasure on her over and over until the fight drains right out of her and she's left with no choice but to accept his help.

And his love.