Vallyn Spencer is a dedicated teaching assistant and grad student on the brink of earning her doctorate, focusing on the behaviors that steer at-risk youth toward crime and gang life. Surrounded by a close-knit group of friends and a loving family, she seems to have the ideal life for someone immersed in academia.

But when a mysterious admirer begins sending gifts and engaging her in unsettlingly intriguing texts and calls, Vallyn's world takes a dark turn. His actions oscillate between alarming and alluring, leaving her on edge yet inexplicably drawn to him. Just as she begins to feel safer, the situation spirals, plunging them both into a collision course with devastating consequences.

As Vallyn and her enigmatic "phantom" grapple with these challenges, they find a fragile hope and an "okay for now," but unresolved tensions and story hint at even greater trials ahead in the next chapter of their story.

After the devastation that ended book one, Vallyn & her phantom embark on a journey of healing-one that's anything but ordinary.

Through unconventional means, including exposure therapy & a thirst for vengeance, Vallyn takes control of her shattered world. Determined to confront her demons head-on, she chooses to fight her own battles & quiet the chaos within. With her phantom by her side, offering steadfast support, she becomes a force to be reckoned with, vowing to ensure those who hurt her will never harm anyone again.

As the triggers of trauma hit in unexpected moments & vengeance fuels her resolve, challenges to their romance, friendships, & familial bonds are ignited. Stability becomes an elusive goal as Vallyn struggles to discern what's real & who she can trust in the aftermath of trauma.