deceret (n.) latin word for "body to body" When Philodemus Elton Treveron's parents were slayed, the only thing that brings him closer to finding the killer is the gold crucifix chain around his neck. Fueled with vengeance, Elton swore to himself that he will find the killer and make him pay. 10 years later, Elton found the very same necklace rested on the slim neck of the shy Stormie Iona Roman-the governor's invisible daughter. Vengeance served hot on the plate garnished with love and a romance that shouldn't have started in the first place gave birth to chaos. In the name of love and revenge, Elton found his lips on her neck...

Daiyu Verity Sy is always thinking one step ahead. She studies every situation with a crazy amount of precision before she decides. If caution is personified, there's no doubt-it will be her. Running away is her forte. No one can make stop in her track and face the incoming sense of danger. Not until Rivo Jereos, her well-known troublemaker friend, helped her get out of her comfort zone. But what if after she finally got the hang of it, series of unfortunate things make her blame herself for putting his life at risk? Will she stay or run away again?

Thalya Pierce is what you can call an extremely competitive, beautifully smart, attractively strong and fiercely independent woman. For River Nuniez, she's a whole lot of a complicated package. And if you know him well enough, he's not the type of man who's fond of anything 'complicated'. It was hate at first sight the moment Thalya met River. It was hate at first punch the moment River met Thalya. They are complete opposites, but you know what they say... there's a thin line between hate and love as well as hate and lust.