In the shadowed alleys of Loot, Adena struggles to survive after her closest friend, Paedyn, is condemned to the brutal Purging Trials. Alone and exposed to the city's ruthless depths, she teeters on the edge of despair—until she meets Mak, a mysterious stranger with secrets as dangerous as the city itself.

Bound by desperation and an unspoken connection, Adena and Mak forge an alliance to face the impending trials. But as loyalties blur and hidden powers emerge, their journey becomes a perilous dance between loyalty, love, and survival.

Will their newfound bond be enough to withstand the darkness closing in, or will the secrets they hide tear them apart?