When pretty and popular Chelaine Wyatt met and befriended the dark and brooding Lucas Reilly, she could never imagine that she would be as drawn to someone as different from her as night was from day. Despite their striking contrasts, the two of them formed a bond like no other that quickly turned into an intense love, shocking everyone around them and creating enemies out of many. With her former friends turning against her, the brother she loves threatening to abandon her, and an abusive ex-boyfriend stalking her, Chelaine would soon discover just how far Lucas was willing to go to protect her and the love they shared, from all that conspired to pull them apart, even if it took making the ultimate sacrifice.