"Can you protect me from a multi-billionaire who wants me to either marry him, or hand over my baby to be the heir to his steel throne?"

When Emily Bennet shows up eight months pregnant with another man's child on Cameron Castillo's doorstep, his whole world changes in an instant. Despite knowing her for a decade, he never had the right to call her his-could never dream he'd have the guts to fight for her. But Emily needs his help, because her very right to her own child is at risk when the father makes his violent demands.

Cameron can't let the feelings resurface, can't let his needs control his actions...Emily is off limits-his best friend's sister. A vulnerable angel thrust into hell. And Cameron? He would walk through the fire to save her and the baby he's quickly growing attached to.

Emily always knew Cam never wanted more than the few hours they spent in each other's arms over a year ago-he made his intentions clear. Everyone knew about Cam's playboy exploits, which is why her brother warned her to stay away. So, to guard her heart, she pretended that two nights of healing sufficed, and found solace elsewhere.

That solace is rearing it's ugly head and putting fear into her heart so strong she runs to the only safe place she knows; Cameron's arms.

They both offer the unthinkable when the time is right, and they both will feel the heartache that their desperation brings.