Aria Bad is a tattoo artist who has perfected the art of hiding in plain sight, her work the one place she feels safe. Crowded rooms make her panic and other people's attention burns too hot, with a single exception: Zeke Wicked. A loyal, protective member of the Dark Knights, Zeke has been Aria's steady anchor since he tutored her back in high school, the one man who seems to see everything about her without trying. Each year he drives her home to see her family for the holidays, but this year she is guarding a secret and insists on making the trip alone. Zeke swore long ago that he would protect Aria and never touch her, a vow that has done nothing to stop his heart from claiming her. Lately she has grown secretive and distant, and when she sets out without him, his instincts refuse to let her go alone. A storm strands them together, and in close quarters the boundaries between them blur and long-buried feelings surface. As the weather clears, two truths emerge, one binding them together and one that could pull them apart. Their story blends found family, small-town loyalty, and slow-burning devotion.