I’m Gray—retired Ranger, mountain man, and the last person anyone should cross.
I live alone in the wilderness because solitude keeps me safe.
Then Tawny shows up on my doorstep—shaken, bruised, and claiming she’s my mail-order bride.
She’s running from something that won’t let her go. And when I realize she’s being hunted, my instincts kick in.
I protect her quietly at first… until the danger comes too close.
Then I become what I am: possessive, ruthless, and determined to keep her where she belongs—under my roof, in my bed, and out of the reach of anyone who dares to touch her.
