What if the person who saved you... destroyed you? Willow's world has never been safe. She's lived through pain most wouldn't survive, and it's taught her one thing: never trust anyone. Especially not men who promise to protect her. But when two very different men step into her life, everything she thought she knew begins to unravel. Blake is polished, successful, and offers her stability, the kind of life that looks perfect on the outside. But Willow knows appearances can lie, and sometimes the prettiest cages are the hardest to escape. Then there's Braxton, all rough edges, reckless charm, and a quiet intensity that sees past her walls. With him, she doesn't have to pretend. With him, she feels like she can finally breathe. But healing isn't simple, and love isn't always safe. As her past claws its way back and secrets rise to the surface, Willow is forced to choose between the girl she used to be and the woman she's becoming. The closer she gets to the truth, the more dangerous her world becomes and the harder it is to know who she can trust. In this raw and emotional sequel to Wicked Games, survival is no longer enough. This time, Willow has to decide if she's ready to truly live.