"In the shadows of Chicago, a deadly game unfolds. Evelyn Laurel's life is turned upside down when she discovers she's the target of the ruthless Shadow Collective. she must fight to stay alive and unravel the secrets surrounding the Collective's true intentions.
Calix, the Collective's deadliest assassin, is tasked with eliminating Evelyn. But as he closes in on his target, he begins to question his orders. For the first time, Calix feels the weight of his conscience, and the lines between loyalty and deceit start to blur.
As the danger escalates, Evelyn realizes her heart is no longer her own - it's a prize to be won. And Calix must decide where his true allegiance lies: with the Collective, or with the one person who has ever made him feel alive. Will he follow his orders, or will he risk everything to protect Evelyn from the shadows that haunt them both?"
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