Raven is a rebellious 21-year-old runaway who has survived eighteen months on the streets. Born Amelia, she abandoned her given name along with the family and authority she refused to obey. Beneath her striking gothic appearance, sharp tongue, and defiant attitude lies a young woman haunted by a terrible captivity she barely escaped. Now, as autumn gives way to winter, Raven faces another night of bitter cold with nowhere to go. When a stranger discovers her huddled beneath an alley awning, his offer of shelter ignites a battle between her desperate need for warmth and her terror of trusting another man. Raven doesn't want a savior. She doesn't want orders, pity, or promises. Most of all, she refuses to become anyone's possession ever again. Can you earn the trust of a girl who has every reason to run? Patience may open a door that force would slam shut forever. Beneath Raven's defenses is a heart still capable of tenderness, loyalty, and love—but she will decide for herself whether you're worthy of seeing it.