Helen Winter and Kevin Hale had four torturous college years together. They were rivals, their bond bittersweet as they yearned to touch, but never could. Each carries a burden and a secret.

 

Three years after graduation, Helen dreads attending her friend’s grand opening. Old classmates will be there. Her heels clack, brewing with confidence. A familiar tingling electrifies her. She smirks, having caught his attention.

 

Kevin's senses sharpen as a sweet violet scent drifts over, triggering his animal instincts. His heart aches with an untamed heat. A radiant glow fills his eyes, fixating on her from across the bar, eager to lose control.