Emiliana Parker The death of her father, Special Agent Nathan Parker causes his killer; a psychotic, narcissistic man to develop an obsession over her. But in the midst of avoiding a murderer, she has to figure out where her father's breadcrumbs lead to. Maybe the biggest challenge of them all is avoiding her growing feelings for a certain Special Agent. Special Agent Lucas Castille Former soldier and current head of security for the president of his intelligence agency, Lucas must decide between betraying the man he has sworn to protect or trusting a smart and beautiful woman. A woman who discovers secrets that threaten to tear his world apart. MALEVOLENT: "having or showing a wish to do evil to others"