Whoever said to keep your friends close and your enemies closer... was right.

Being around her is the worst kind of torture.

Emmie is an obligation I can't avoid... an oath I can't break.

And having her in my life is the last thing I want or need. But thanks to my father, I have no choice.

This Family-this life, is my future, and I'm sure as hell not going to let some spitfire from the wrong side of town get under my skin and in my way.

When the time comes, I will take what I need and walk away. I'll finally be free from her shadow and she will know the truth, even if it leaves her broken.

The only problem... she might not be the only one left in pieces.