He prefers the wild to people—until her.

Christian Osprey prefers the wilderness to the company of people. A former Navy Special Operator, he's built for isolation—but he can't seem to stay away from Amka, the soft-eyed tavern owner who greets him with a warm smile, hot coffee, and no expectations.

Amka has spent her life being strong for everyone else, even as her own unravels. Trapped in an engagement that feels like a cage, she's tangled in obligations threatening to break her spirit. When danger circles Knife's Edge and Amka becomes the target, Christian will stop at nothing to protect her—even as the line between protection and possession blurs.