When Alice Weaver disappeared years ago, suspicion fell on her husband, Paul. Now, the shadows of that family’s past have not only shaped the present—they’ve created a son trapped by the weight of desire, control, and impossible expectations. Trace Weaver has always longed for a family, but his obsession with what he cannot have has twisted into something dangerous. Samantha Leary, relentless and unflinching, is drawn into their world. As she digs into the past and confronts the men behind the secrets, she finds herself navigating a maze of manipulation, obsession, and hidden violence. Every conversation, every encounter, holds the potential to unravel everything she thought she knew—and put her directly in harm’s way. With each revelation, the boundaries between predator and prey blur. Trace’s need for control collides with Samantha’s determination, forcing her to confront not only the truth about the Weavers—but the dangerous cost of desire, the fragility of trust, and the limits of what one person can survive. The fate of Alice Weaver—and the legacy of her family—hangs in the balance, leaving Samantha to confront the chilling question: how far will someone go to claim what they believe is theirs? Dark. Intense. Relentlessly suspenseful. This is a story that will stay with you long after the final page. For Mature Audiences Only
