Loyalty. Betrayal. Redemption. What remains when everything else is gone? When Levi Ackerman joined the precinct, he knew two things for certain: he hated authority, and he hated Erwin Smith. Years ago, they were classmates. Now Erwin is Captain--and Levi is just another detective buried in a system he barely believes in. But when a cold case resurfaces--the disappearance of Levi's niece--Levi finds himself drawn into a dangerous web of corruption and organized crime. Defying orders, risking everything, Levi sets out to uncover the truth. But standing between him and justice is the very man he swore he would never trust again. Enemies, partners... something more? How far will Levi go to save the people he loves? And can he survive losing Erwin a second time?

This story is the 2nd story of my Dark Sin series. Of how Rick falls for Daryl and how Rick becomes a stronger person than he ever was before. After the heartbreak of having to put Shane down and losing Lori. Rick never thought he would ever care for anyone ever again, but Daryl started to stick by Rick through all the hell he was going through and was always there for him through thick and thin and showed that his feelings for Rick were something stronger and deeper than friendship or like a brother. Soon Daryl realizes he wanted something more and promised that he would never leave Rick's side and would do anything for him and his kids. Rick starts to open his heart once again for Daryl and hopes he doesn't get hurt. Rick goes through many hardships and fights to find the path of being a stronger person for himself and others who need him.

Levi Ackerman; Humanity's strongest he had been told. Nevertheless, everyone has their weaknesses, and for this man, his name was Commander Erwin Smith. ---- |A few short explanations| This book is based off the Anime of AOT, in which Hanji is depicted as a woman. I will be using she/her pronouns for them. Levi is NOT a Lance Corporal; he is a Lieutenant who goes by the nickname 'Captain'. He's still the leader of Squad Levi, however. At the time this story begins, he has had this title for 3 years. Erwin is way nicer when he is alone with Levi than when they are in public, so no it's not personality inconsistency. Erwin and Levi are closer than they act. Levi cares more than he lets on. ---- Tw: Basically, read at your own risk. Why would I spoil the book and write any trigger warnings here? Its tagged as 'Mature' for a reason, so be advised. I do not own the cover picture, Attack on Titan, nor any of the people in this story, save for one or two unimportant side characters.