Unexpectedly inheriting her kingdom's crown, Cassie escapes to a glorious Greek Island to enjoy her final days of freedom. Only to be thwarted by Ares, the infuriatingly irresistible man hired to protect her! Cassie does not want a bodyguard - but she wants him in other forbidden ways... Betrayed by those closest to him, Ares keeps the world at arms' length. Until his proximity to Cassie causes his obsidian walls to rupture, igniting a thunderous passion! Yet, when he discovers he's taken the queen-to-be's innocence, Ares knows it's time to leave...