Twenty years ago, Tansy was drawn to Seleneās hard edges, her grit, and her knack for survival. Since then, the confused tangle of guilt about covering up a murder shattered their friendship, and even now, at thirty-eight, Tansy has never come to terms with what happened that night. But now, Selene is back, demanding her old friend repay her. Seleneās daughter, Jupiter, attends the college where Tansy works as a guidance counselor. Selene is convinced that Jupiterās boyfriend, Colton, is abusive and wants Tansy to intervene. As she is drawn back into the intensity of Seleneās world, Tansy discovers the ugly truth about Colton. But Tansy suspects thereās far more to the story, and now sheāll finally have to confront Selene once and for all.