Fencing champion Ethan is controlled by his uncle Harold, who sells him to the highest bidder. After a one-night stand with Ryder, Ethan discovers Ryder is the Moretti heir—the very man his uncle sold him to. Ryder hides his identity to get close and earn Ethan's trust. Together they fight Harold, survive betrayal by Ethan's sister Liane, and bring the Hayes family down. Free at last, Ethan returns to school and travels the world with Ryder.