When a virus wipes out ninety-percent of the population, the survivors are left wondering whether this is the end of humanity, or a chance to create something new. GEMMAHe stole me away from my friends and dragged me out into the wilderness.

He’s cold, unemotional, and ruthless. Except with me.

With me, he’s considerate. Protective.

Even sweet, sometimes. But he’s still my captor.

I should hate him. So why don’t I?God says we should love our enemies.

That all people can be forgiven of their sins. Maybe there is some goodness inside Cole, but if there is, it will take a lot of patience to find it.

Good thing patience has always been my strong suit. COLEI used to have honor, morals, principles.

But that was a long time ago. Long before the world fell apart.

Now, honor is dangerous. Morals and principles can get you killed.

If you want something, you fight for it. And I want her.

Even if it means betraying Lee. But Lee isn’t the forgiving type.

And he certainly doesn’t forget. He won’t rest until he’s hunted us down.

In a world where nothing’s left except decay and despair, I’ve finally found something worth fighting for. Worth dying for.

And I’m not letting her go. *Trigger Warning* This book contains references to violence that happened in the character’s past.

Reader discretion is advised. .