The Smythe Family have never played by the unspoken rules of the dome city they live in. After the death of his father Ethan is thrust into the dark side of the family business. Fane was born a halfling. Illegitimate son of Joseph Smythe and elder half sibling to Ethan. His mission in life is to protect the family he hates the most. Knowledge is power. Kindness is a precious gift rarely bestowed on a mere bodyguard. Lia has lived most of her life caged in the Smythe cells. Kept drugged so that her memory is indefinitely fractured. Her skills as an assassin guarantees her continued safety. Until he becomes the job... Can they trust each other to survive in a world that is trying to tear them apart? What hidden secrets does Lia's memories hold?