Paula's Craving — Sascha Illyvich

Adversity brought them together, insecurity tore them apart. Can passion reunite Paula and Ryan, or will they both end up devastated?With parents who preferred the needle to their only son, Ryan didn't stand a chance to graduate high school. Until he met Paula and their friendship gave him the strength to fight. Their talk of the future together gave him hope until she left for college. Ryan did the only thing he knew how; he disappeared, unaware of his impact on Paula.Fifteen years later Ryan is at the top of his game as a developer in Real Estate. A chance encounter reunites him with Paula but their one night of passion can only be that; one night. He's damaged goods, and he knows it.When Paula wakes up alone the morning after an amazing night with her former high school sweetheart, she vows to find him and demand to know why he left after sharing such incredible passion.When Paula finally tracks Ryan down, she dares him to prove to her just how imperfect they are. Will giving his entire heart to her free him from the demons in his past, or will he break both of their hearts?