Intro. Christian Knight was man whose presence demanded silence without a single word. At thirty, he dangerous in his coldness, yet dignified in his respect. A professor at the high school, he taught biology with precision, but his true passion came alive in the fine arts classroom, where his masterful paintings and sculptures spoke emotions he never allowed himself to voice. With sculpted features and a gaze sharp enough to freeze the bravest student in their tracks, Christian remained an untouchable, painfully handsome.
Five years ago, tragedy had stolen his wife from him, leaving behind a vow carved deep into his heart: no one would ever take her place. Until she walked in.
Anaya Singh was everything he had tried to shut out of his world—warmth, light, and life itself. At twenty-two, she was new to the school, joining with dreams of becoming a painter. Her smile that could make even shadows surrend With her soft cheeks, captivating curves, she was adored by nearly every boy around her.