When things are at their lowest ebb, chances are it's going to get worse.For Erin McNally that includes working alongside David Villede. He's the one man she wants and can never have. Too much separates them—position, money, and power are just the beginning.For David, Erin is the woman he dreams of and burns for. After she's hurt in a horrible incident, his protective instincts kick into overdrive. But the times are dangerous—the genetically engineered warrior kids are growing in power, there's someone in the camp they trust who's betraying them, and the tide of public acceptance could just as easily turn against them as in their direction. Success isn't assured, and neither is their survival. Love may be their only hope.Content Warning: Genetic modification, violence and erotic content exist within this book.