Book #1

Alexandra Hethering lost her best friend, the boy she loved, at the lowest point in her life. Since then she's forged a new life for herself as a top-tier scientist at the CDC. Yet her lost love haunts her dreams. Now, eighteen years later, she's facing down a worldwide threat that could kill billions. She needs help-expert, fearless, powerful help. He'll never leave her side again. Jacob Black was a decorated soldier, then created a world famous security company. He is powerful and feared, but he has a single weak spot-the beautiful, brilliant girl he had to leave behind. Now Alex is in danger-the kind that could get her killed. Not happening. Not on his watch. He'll keep her safe at any cost.