Seven years. One mission. An impossible choice.
 
Alex Lytton has waited seven years for justice. Now, just as he stands on the precipice of achieving it, he must choose: complete the mission that has consumed his life or flee with the man who has captured his heart.
 
To survive Ghost Eye City, Alex must convince his most dangerous enemy he's no threat—by surrendering willingly to his demands. It's a deadly game, and one wrong move will destroy everything.
 
Meanwhile, Josiah Raine vows to protect Alex at any cost. But as he works tirelessly to bring two killers to justice, a shadow from Alex's past emerges—one that threatens to tear them apart before they've even begun.
 
With time running out, the truth leads them to the cold grey waters of a lost zone, where a long-submerged secret holds the key to their future.
 
Justice or love. Alex can't have both.
 
The Dark Water series continues. Dark water. Deadly secrets. Dangerous love.
 
⚠️ This series must be read in order, starting with Book 1: Crocodile Tears. Contains dark themes intended for mature readers—see Author's Notes for content advisory.
 
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