In a world ruled by deadly secrets and hidden agendas, Artemis Winters is a top assassin for the clandestine Union, a shadowy organization that wields immense power from the shadows. Trained to eliminate any threat without hesitation, Artemis has always remained loyal to the Union's cold and calculating demands-until her latest mission threatens to upend everything she believes. Kai Reeves, the son of a powerful senator, is haunted by the mysterious death of his mother, which was officially ruled a suicide. As Kai begins to investigate his mother's past, he stumbles upon unsettling truths that connect him to the very organization Artemis serves. The more he uncovers, the clearer it becomes that the answers he seeks are entwined with a dangerous assassin whose path seems to cross with his in increasingly alarming ways. When Artemis and Kai's worlds collide, they find themselves forced into an uneasy alliance. As they dig deeper into the dark secrets of the Union, the stakes rise and the danger becomes palpable. With every step closer to the truth, Artemis faces a profound dilemma: will she protect Kai, who is entangled in the web of conspiracy, or follow her orders and eliminate him to safeguard her own position within the Union? In a perilous game of deception and loyalty, where every move could be fatal, Artemis and Kai must navigate a treacherous landscape of betrayal and hidden motives. Can they unravel the truth before their worlds-and their lives-come crashing down?