Lauryn Taylor is a prelaw student preparing to enter her final semester of college and then on to Law school. Over the last year she has persevered through experiencing both a tragic loss and pain. Protecting her feelings is one of her biggest priorities. After opening herself up to love and experiencing heartbreak Lauryn erected her protective wall and has no intention of allowing another man into her heart. Between school and her tight knit circle of friends life for Lauryn is going perfect, just as she carefully planned. It takes only a run in with a disarmingly handsome and charismatic man to rock her world off its axis.
Eric “E” Banks is not the type of man to commit to anyone and many women have failed to keep his attention for more than a couple of weeks. By day he is a senior at a local university preparing to graduate, but after the books are put away he is a well-known, respected, feared and ruthless drug trafficker. He prides himself on his success and ability to take care of his family. Unbeknown to him there are people from his past waiting for the right time to seek revenge for a life taken. Knocking over a woman who’s not only beautiful, but quick whited and intelligent, Eric is pulled into her orbit, but tries not to suck her into his.
Since their first run in at school Lauryn and Eric are undeniably attracted to each other. A chance encounter puts them face to face once again and Eric his determined to make Lauryn his, even if it’s just for one night. When they find each other entangled in a heated romance Lauryn becomes more and more suspicious and Eric learns that he can’t be around 24/7 to shelter her from his dangerous life, but when a foundation is built on secrets and lies, it is bound to crack, causing everything to come crashing down. Can these two survive the trouble that awaits them?