Kylie Matthews-Walker

One year, eight months, and twenty-six days ago, I died.

At least, that’s what everyone believes.

Travis and Gage buried an empty coffin. My children mourned the mother they lost. And while the world moved on without me, I remained trapped in a living nightmare.

Held captive by a ruthless man seeking revenge, I’ve spent nearly two years isolated from the family I love, surviving on little more than determination and the hope that one day I’ll find my way home. Every birthday missed, every holiday lost, every moment stolen from my children becomes another reason to keep fighting.

But hope is a dangerous thing.

As starvation and dehydration push me to the brink of death, fate intervenes in the most unexpected way. Suddenly, I’m safe, but still not home. Now, I must decide whether to risk everything for a chance to reclaim my life or remain hidden in the shadows where my captor can’t use my family against me.

Before I can choose my path, it is chosen for me.

As familiar voices call my name and long-buried dreams collide with reality, I am forced to confront a truth I never expected: Surviving captivity may have been the easy part. Finding my way back to the life I lost could prove far more difficult.