Rowan Tanner has survived by her fists and her wits, making a name for herself in the brutal underground fighting rings. But when a runaway bride with haunting green eyes crashes into her life, Rowan's carefully controlled world spirals into chaos. Clara Montrose is fleeing an arranged marriage, but the danger she left behind isn't far behind. As assassins and bounty hunters close in, Rowan and Clara must navigate the treacherous underbelly of the city together. Forced to trust one another, they find themselves caught in a whirlwind of tension, attraction, and deadly stakes. In a world where survival is never guaranteed, can they risk their hearts along with their lives?