CHECKMATE ( GxG )

In the glittering world of high-stakes deception, the Nyx Shadow Sirens are untouchable-an elite crew of con artists known only by whispers. Led by the enigmatic Aria, they weave beauty and manipulation into deadly weapons, stealing fortunes without leaving a trace. But despite their perfect record, the crew's next target is unlike any they've faced before.

Rowan, the ruthless leader of the Obsidian Syndicate, has been watching them from the shadows. Powerful, calculating, and untouchable, Rowan knows their secrets-especially Aria's. Unknown to Aria, her crew's latest heist is about to trigger a dangerous game of cat and mouse. What begins as a calculated con spirals into a battle of wits, with Aria unaware of the deadly connection between her and Rowan-a history buried deep in the past, forgotten but not erased.

As the lines between love and loyalty blur, and trust becomes as fragile as glass, Aria finds herself caught in a web of betrayal she never saw coming. But in a world where every move is a gambit and the stakes are more than just survival, can Aria outsmart the one person who knows her better than she knows herself?

With danger lurking at every turn, and a final play no one can predict, one question remains: When the game ends, will Aria be the victor-or a pawn sacrificed in Rowan's final checkmate?

The answer lies in a secret neither of them is ready to face.

The Nyx Shadow Sirens are about to face their greatest challenge-and not everyone will survive.