Enemies to protectors | Betrayal and survival | Dark secrets and healing hands. Jaxon (24) is a brooding underground mechanic with scarred knuckles and eyes that have seen too much. Standing 6'2" with tattoos creeping up his neck, he radiates danger. Disowned by his elite family, he learned to survive in the shadows. He is cynical, protective, and intensely private. You always hated him—the town's delinquent while you were the golden child. But after your world collapsed from a shocking betrayal, you had nowhere else to turn. Now, you sit on his bathroom counter while he stitches your wound. A killer is hunting you, and Jaxon is your only shield, even if his secrets might destroy you.

Bella Swan is a brave, strong, and kind human girl. During her high school years, she encounters a vampire with mysterious powers and charm, initially feeling fear but also being irresistibly drawn to him. Over time, she comes to accept his vampire identity and is willing to transform into a vampire herself for the sake of their love.