*she's got a heart wrapped in thorns; but he always did love pain* She's an assassin with an impeccable record- until one mission changes everything. Known only as the "Black Rose," Rosa Padilla is a ghost in the criminal underworld, leaving no trace behind. But when her latest assignment involves crossing paths with Ivan Moscov, the cold and ruthless leader of a notorious crime family, things take a dangerous turn. What was supposed to be a straightforward job quickly spirals out of control, pulling Rosa deeper into a web of secrets, power, and betrayal. The true danger may not be where she expected it-and this time, even the Black Rose might miss her mark.