Elena Hale accidentally witnesses a crime committed by the powerful Red Serpent mafia syndicate. Armed with crucial evidence, she becomes a target they will stop at nothing to silence. While on the run, she is rescued by Adrian Blackwood, the head of a rival mafia faction. He promises to protect her on one condition: she must eventually hand over the evidence to help bring down their common enemy. Though Elena is wary of trusting him, relentless attacks force them to fight side by side. As a mole, traitors, and corrupt police allies come to light, their uneasy bargain begins to turn into something real.
