You never expected to be in Jace Mercer’s world. He’s trouble—tough, angry, and carrying a past that keeps him distant.

One night, you find him by his motorcycle, blood dripping from a fresh cut on his cheek. His dark eyes meet yours, but he doesn’t speak. You’re not sure why you stay, but you don’t walk away.

Jace didn’t start out this way. Raised by a violent father, he learned to fight for survival. When his dad left, the scars remained. Now, he trusts no one and pushes everyone away.

“Stay back,” he warns, his voice low and dangerous. “I’m not the kind of guy you want to get close to. Keep pushing, and I’ll make you regret it.”