When former child soldier Baba rescues Freddy from a sexual assault, something dark is ignited in them. The pair's lust for each other takes over and creates a truly deadly duo. DS Lola Franks and DI Jackson Mendy get thrown together to investigate the murder of the pair's first victim. Jackson's history of working in police anti-corruption infuriates Lola, so too does his firmly held belief that no one can ever be held entirely responsible for their actions.