A girl named Alena is kidnapped by a cartel leader, in order to get revenge on her mother. While in captivity she learns of a secret that not only changes her life, but her kidnapper's as well, forever bound.

Alena hates the simple, quiet life that the small town of Arran offers. She wants adventure, culture, unpredictability; a life worth living. Just days before she is to graduate high school, she receives all of this and more when Alena is kidnapped by a cartel leader, in order to get revenge on her mother. While trying to survive and protect those she loves, Alena is forced to learn of her family's past, and a secret that has long since been buried.

James hates everything that his father has built. But even after his untimely death, James still doesn't have the strength to destroy his father's empire. Instead, he is hell-bent on getting revenge on the family that took his. While dealing with the daughter of his greatest enemy, James is forced to reconsider everything he has been taught. When

Alena and James learn of a centuries-old secret, they are forced to find their own paths in life. Paths that seem to revolve around each other, forever bound.

Makayla Runyon is a 17-year-old author living in a small town in Wisconsin. She began writing her book as a coping method through the rough patches of her life. She enjoys reading, writing, spending time with family and friends, dancing in the rain, and planning future trips around the world. Obsessions include: scars, stars, fire, lightning, light, darkness, books, tea, and adventures.