Orsen barely escaped his abusive father with his life. Recovering takes time, but with safety, friendship, and help from the people of Robinson’s, he begins to step into a world he was never allowed to know.
Santino moved to Robinson for a quieter life. He has friends, a home, and a dog he adores. When the local sheriff asks him to tutor Orsen, Santino agrees, determined to offer patience and support.
He doesn’t expect Orsen to get under his skin.
As Orsen grows more confident, his feelings for Santino become harder to hide. Santino knows Orsen has already been hurt, and the last thing he wants is to take advantage of his trust.
But Orsen knows what he wants.
And this time, he’s ready to fight for it.
