She had surrendered to her desire, despite her fears. He had faced his own fears, overcoming the wounds of his past. His words tease her brain. His touch consumes her soul. She gives herself over to him in ways she no longer thought possible or sane. Confused by the struggle, she retreats into what she does best: the law. But her retreat does not last long. Her feelings for him resurface. He brought to the surface the many demons of her past and unfulfilled desires long since discarded from her life. How can she hold onto all that she is herself and yet give any part of herself to him? How can she let him be independent and yet still have him all to herself? He tests her in ways she has never been tested before. Has she finally, after all these years, discovered that wanting someone was so much more than just needing him? She wonders if she will survive the fire.