In the bustling city of Piltover, where the privileged live high above and the outcasts scrape by in the shadows, Caitlyn Kiramman is determined to prove herself as more than just the pampered daughter of a wealthy family. Now an ambitious detective in Piltover's law enforcement, she's assigned a career-making case: track down the infamous underground fighter and suspected smuggler, Violet "Vi" Lanes.
Vi is everything Caitlyn can't stand-cocky, reckless, and infuriatingly smug. After weeks of chasing her through Piltover's gritty streets, Caitlyn finally corners her...only for Vi to escape with a wink and a parting taunt that leaves Caitlyn seething. Their cat-and-mouse game takes an unexpected turn when a larger threat emerges: a dangerous arms dealer targeting both Piltover's elite and Zaun's desperate. Forced to work together, Caitlyn and Vi reluctantly team up, each keeping one eye on the enemy and the other on the mission.
Vi can't resist pushing Caitlyn's buttons, flirting shamelessly while cracking jokes about her "prim and proper" demeanor. Caitlyn counters with biting remarks, though she can't deny the growing tension between them-especially when Vi's teasing turns unexpectedly tender. Beneath her rough exterior, Caitlyn begins to see a fierce loyalty and vulnerability in Vi that leaves her questioning everything she thought she knew.
As the danger intensifies and the lines between enemy and ally blur, Caitlyn must decide if she can trust the woman who's spent weeks driving her insane-or if she's setting herself up to fall for someone she can never truly have.
Sometimes, the hardest person to trust is the one who knows exactly how to push your buttons-and maybe your heart.
(this story will contain violence, sexual activity, and hard topics. If you can't handle some topics feel free to skip them! If you aren't a fan of any of this, I'll see you in the next story!)