Bassist's Instincts

He's a bad boy. She's a bad girl. When their worlds collide, nothing will be the same again.

Dakota Blackstone plays bass for one of the hottest bands in the country, Insatiable Fire. That's why he's confused when Hali Cole's manager comes to him and proposes that they sing a duet.

I mean, Hali's cool and all that, but I'm not the lead singer of the band, my brother Phoenix is. But, they insisted they have the right Blackstone brother, so I thought I'd give it a try. I've known Hali for forever, but she was always on the arm of some other guy. But now—when she's trying to pull her life together—it might not be the right time for me to take action on those feelings I have for her, which have always lurked just under the surface of our relationship.

Hali Cole has been a guy's play toy for too long. She's ready to live her life on her own.

Now is definitely not the right time to get involved with Dak. I've always loved him for being the brash, cocky, loud, unfiltered Blackstone brother. But I need to not feel this undercurrent of attraction I have for him. He'd be just another heartache, and I don't need it.

But when danger rears its ugly head, will the two be pulled together or torn apart? And who is it that has it out for Insatiable Fire? Should Dak trust his bassist's instinct?