A survivor haunted by his past. A protector desperate to hold on.Michael's brush with death left him scarred and broken. Returning home to Ellery is his chance to heal — and maybe rebuild his fractured relationship with Alex, the man who once held his heart.Alex's love for Michael never wavered, and he's determined to protect him from the danger that still lingers. But as dark secrets resurface, Alex faces an impossible choice — risk losing Michael or step into the shadows to end the threat for good.