James had his fill of domineering behavior in his last relationship, so he immediately shies away when he meets Hikaru, who makes his interest aggressively clear from the start. While James canât deny that he wants Hikaru, he canât push past his own issues and relax around him. Hikaru isnât going to take no for an answer because he can see the undeniable desire in Jamesâ eyes. An erotic encounter after work confirms that they both want the same thing and know exactly how to give it to each other. When Hikaru meetsâand is threatened byâJamesâ ex-boyfriend, he begins to understand why James canât open up completely. Now his priority is not only protecting James, but also showing him how fulfilling complete surrender can beâŚwith the right person.