Cast out by his bigoted father and abandoned by his first love, Cyrus hits rock bottom until Darius, the powerful ruler of Evergreen Group, claims him with a leather collar. Beneath this ownership, Darius's tenderness heals Cyrus, destroys his father's schemes, and helps build Beacon Harbor for the homeless. When the contract ends, true love blooms. As equals, they forge an unbreakable, once-in-a-lifetime bond.