Zee, notorious in the underworld as “the Queen of the Dead,” has built a fearsome reputation as a contract killer. Her skills are unmatched, and her name instills terror in the hearts of those who cross her path. However, everything changes when she receives a contract to eliminate a young blind woman named Lily. As Zee comes face to face with her target, she finds herself drawn to Lily’s innocence and resilience, ultimately deciding to spare her life.
This unexpected act of mercy sets off a chain reaction. Zee’s refusal to go through with the hit angers her criminal associates, who view her as a liability. With a target now on her back, Zee becomes the hunted. Meanwhile, Detective Marcus Hale, a relentless investigator with a personal vendetta against Zee, catches wind of the botched contract. He sees this as an opportunity to finally bring the infamous killer to justice.
As Zee navigates the dangerous landscape of her former life, she must rely on her cunning and resourcefulness to evade both her former allies and the determined detective. Along the way, she forges an unlikely bond with Lily, who, despite her blindness, possesses a keen intuition and strength that surprises Zee. Together, they must navigate the treacherous world that threatens to engulf them.
As the stakes rise, Zee confronts her past and the moral dilemmas of her profession. She grapples with questions of redemption and the possibility of a new life, while also facing the harsh reality of her choices. The tension escalates as Detective Hale closes in, forcing Zee to make difficult decisions that could cost her everything.
In this gripping tale of survival and unexpected friendship, Zee discovers that true strength lies not in fear and power, but in compassion and courage. As the lines between hunter and hunted blur, she must fight not only for her own life but also for the life of the woman she chose to save. Will she be able to outsmart her pursuers and forge a new path, or will her past come back to claim her? The journey unfolds in a high-stakes game of cat and mouse, where every choice could be a matter of life or death.
