He was my first love-and the first man to break my heart.

Now, twenty years later, Adrian Reed storms back into my life during a girl's night out like no time has passed.

And I can't breathe as my heart remembers everything my mind tried to forget.

He's pierced, tattooed, and carved from every fantasy I've ever denied myself. I'm a single mom, juggling carpool chaos and a job I once adored.

The bad boy I once loved morphed into a ruthless businessman who swears he crossed oceans just to find me again.

And my heart believes him.

What he doesn't say? He might disappear all over again.

With two kids, a hopeful ex-husband, and insecurities chasing my every step, trusting him is a leap I may not survive. Our chemistry is wildfire. Our past is woven with almosts and what-ifs.

And when I finally let go... fate reminds me I've never healed.

This isn't just our second chance.

It's our last-because one wrong move, and I may never hear his voice again.