Kai Anderson is a paramedicine student at NYU, leading a double life of managing her close friend Nate’s underground boxing matches. She’s thrust into the mafia world in the arms of Christian Moretti. Christian Dante Moretti, head of the Moretti syndicate, is known for his strategic plans and dangerous allure. After an unexpected event brings Kai to his notice, he finds himself drawn to her. Driven by his thirst for revenge, he has dedicated his life to finding the families of Shadow, the hitman responsible for the accident that destroyed his family, and caused the death of his mother and brother. Kai’s unexpected entanglement with Chris brings about a string of attacks that threaten her safety. Chris proposes a marriage of convenience, to which Kai reluctantly agrees considering the safety of her loved ones. Their forced proximity ignites a romance filled with bickering and undeniable chemistry. Kai learns a shocking truth about her family which could destroy their relationship while Chris gets closer to tracking his target. Amidst their growing love, a common threat appears and they must decide if their love is strong enough to overcome the shadows of their pasts and the dangers of their present. In a world where trust is a luxury and love is a risk, Kai and Chris must confront their deepest fears and darkest secrets. Will they find a way to break free from the chains of their past and curate a future together, or will they let the twisted nature of their ties tear them apart forever?