Burned out ex-soldier Nick Kurosawa has drifted from job to job since he lost his family in a car crash. Lately, he's been working on and off as a bouncer, barely managing to cover his bills; an opportunity for steady, well-paying work is just what he needs to get his life back in order.

Jacob Umber, a secretive philanthropist, gives him that opportunity. Umber has fibromyalgia and needs a personal assistant to help him with the tasks of daily living-someone strong, adaptable, and, most of all, willing to let Umber take the lead.

It seems a perfect opportunity for Nick. More than anything, he craves guidance and a purpose, and Umber gives him that in spades. When Nick starts craving more, it seems an impossible complication, but even the reserved Umber can't deny Nick's talent-and need-for following his orders. But Umber's shadowy past holds secrets that could undo their fragile new relationship and any hope Nick has of a normal life.