Avery, with her sharp wit and effortless charm, is the kind of person who commands attention without even trying. With a rebellious streak and a heart that’s softer than she’d ever admit, she’s fiercely protective of those she loves—even when it means putting herself in uncomfortable situations. Leo’s arrival reawakens memories and emotions she thought she’d buried long ago, leaving her torn between the life she’s built and the pull of their shared past.