Running from a life of stifling privilege, a curious girl crosses paths with a violent hitman with a pure and gentle heart. A relationship blossoms between the two in scenic Florence. A relationship is formed in violence, sustained through secrecy, and separated by virtue. This is the first story about Minuet and Sullivan Nero, and theirs is a love that requires devotion and sacrifice in equal measure. Incapable of living without one another and willing to do unspeakable things to whoever stands in their way, Minuet and Sullivan will cut a swath through organized crime, professional corruption, and talented opponents with a viciousness and a grim determination that will leave you terrified, turned on, and asking for more.