For six years, boarding school has become Joy's refuge, the only home she's known since her mother's death. But behind the walls of her bedroom, a dangerous secret lurks: her roommates have fallen prey to Zach, a mysterious man at the head of a network of escorts and other suspicious activities. Despite herself, Joy finds herself drawn into this world she disapproves of, and forced to replace her friend, she meets Adrian. Handsome and charismatic, he exudes an aura that paralyzes her. Especially since he seems indifferent to her presence. But why pay for his company? What she doesn't know is that he sees in her the ghost of a past that haunts him, a second chance to right his wrongs. As Joy struggles with a growing attraction, she finds herself trapped in a dangerous game, entangled in her lies to the young man. Their forbidden relationship develops in the shadows, each hiding their own truth. How long can their secrets remain buried? Full story.
