Devon Blue never planned to be a mother—especially not to her best friend's twins. But, after cancer stole their mom too soon, Devon stepped in. Now her paycheck barely stretches far enough, her nerves are frayed, and the offer of a dream home feels like salvation. Maybe even fate.Detective Camden Hartwell doesn't believe in fate—but the woman next door tests his resolve. Strong yet weary, Devon makes him want to protect her … and not just from the world outside.The twins start changing subtly as ghostly figures appear just beyond the fence line, their safe new beginning turning sinister. Whatever haunts the property isn't inside—it's waiting for them outside.