When things that are dead do not stay dead, he will protect her with his life.

Daria's world is turned upside down when she discovers her mother illegally purchased her young daughter's kidney on the black market years ago. When her mother passes away, Daria steps in as the head of the family business and becomes determined to uncover the dark secrets her mother hid behind closed doors. But piecing together the lies of the past leaves her reeling and questioning who she can trust.

Mercury, the fierce captain of Canada's elite special forces team, has learned to control the rage that stems from his own violent upbringing. Fiercely protective of Daria, he vows to shield her from further hurt. But when old wounds are reopened and betrayals come to light, can their newfound love withstand the storm?

Caught in a web of deceit, Daria and Mercury must confront painful truths about family, trust, and what they're willing to sacrifice for love. Can they find healing and happiness together, or will the scars of the past destroy their future?