Emily Janes wants to move on with her life after her brother's sudden death. She returns to work, hoping to regain some normalcy. When Emily accepts a grant on behalf of her employer, she meets a powerful, sexy man with a dark façade in place. As she gains insight into her benefactor, she finds herself wanting to get closer to the man behind the mask. Patrick Matheson's feelings for Emily intrigue him. He finds himself reaching out to her, personal and business. Success in the boardroom is nothing new to him, but the pain of a failed relationship with his father torments him. When he's around Emily, his doubts quiet and he can be himself. Someone else wants Emily for his own. Nothing will stop him from getting her, whether she wants him or not. For the right price, everything they have could disappear forever.