She wanted to trust him. Wanted to believe him. But how could she when all signs pointed to betrayal?

It was simple.

Ivory handled the inquiries and transactions, while Mira and Laurent did the grunt work. Mutual understanding created a peaceful partnership-even if Ivory claimed Laurent before Mira could confess her feelings to him.

When a dangerous inquiry ends in Laurent being captured by a sadistic prince, Mira is forced to work alongside a rival raider to find the artifact first to negotiate his release. Can she partner with someone who has previously attempted to take her life, or will it be the beginning of her undoing?