Aria never expected an ordinary evening at a café to unravel into a deadly pursuit. When a cryptic warning from a stranger spirals into a violent attack, she is thrust into a world of ancient secrets, shadowy organizations, and a mysterious manuscript that people would kill to possess. Her only ally is Nao-a man as enigmatic as the danger stalking them. With his cold precision and dangerous past, he knows more than he lets on. As they evade relentless pursuers, Aria is forced to confront not just the mysteries surrounding the manuscript, but the darkness within Nao himself. When an ominous message and a whispered threat prove that nowhere is safe, Aria must decide-can she trust Nao, or is he just another piece in a game she doesn't understand? With every step deeper into the unknown, one thing becomes clear: the real danger isn't just what's chasing them-it's what's waiting in the shadows.