What's a psychologist supposed to do when a bruised and battered woman literally falls at his feet, unconscious, right outside the lifestyle club where he's the manager?

Micah Flynn is torn. He feels drawn to Melody and wants to protect her from the horror she's escaped from.

The trouble is he's well aware that he has a bit of a saviour complex, and he's not convinced about Melody's motivation, either.

Melody has been held in captivity for years. When she finally manages to escape, she offers herself to Micah because being owned is the only thing she knows.

Haunted by his past, the last thing in the world Micah wants is a M/s relationship, but he reluctantly takes on the role of Master - in name only - until Melody is able to think for herself and stand on her own two feet.

Melody's feelings for Micah grow as he shows her the first true glimpses of human kindness and respect. The trouble is he insists her feelings for him are simply born of gratitude, and refuses her advances in the moral belief he would be taking advantage of her.

Is it possible for the two of them to make the transition from ownership... to love? And what will happen if Melody's captor discovers where she is?