10 parts Ongoing MatureNera Aibek, 17, has endured more hardship than most could bear-after the tragic death of her mother, she fell into a cycle of abuse, gang life, and stripping to survive. Despite this, Nera clings to her mother's dream of her becoming a doctor and graduating high school. She's built walls around herself, terrified that letting anyone in will only bring more pain.
Elias McQueen, 26, a former professional hockey player, is haunted by an accident that ended his career. Now a teacher at Nera's high school, Elias hides his own pain behind a cool exterior. When he meets Nera, her brokenness and fierceness draw him in. He sees in her the same suffering he carries inside.
After a brutal beating leaves Nera hospitalized, Elias finds her working at a strip club. Unable to walk away, he offers her a chance-a place to stay, an opportunity to rebuild her life, and a way to finish her education. Slowly, Nera begins to trust him, and the chemistry between them becomes undeniable. But as they grow closer, both must confront their painful pasts and the dark secrets they are hiding.
Will Nera find the strength to rebuild her life and trust Elias, despite the risk of more pain? And how will they handle the tension between them, especially since Elias is her teacher?