After returning to duty, Detective Bodhi is trying to find his footing again. But the moment his new partner joins him in the field, it becomes clear that peace is the last thing he can expect. At his side stands Asher Garrett — experienced, sharp, and dangerously perceptive. A man who sparks tension from the very first moment. Not always the friendly kind.

When the first body turns up in Dallas — and another soon after — it’s obvious this is no coincidence. The killer leaves behind almost no traces, moves with cold precision, and seems to be selecting victims from a predetermined list. Ethan and Asher are pulled into an investigation that takes them deeper than either of them anticipated.

With every new clue, the tension rises — along with the pressure and the questions. Who is behind the string of murders? Why these victims? And can the two detectives stop the killer before he strikes again?

In a case where nothing is accidental and every step could be their last, Ethan and Asher will have to find out whether they can truly watch each other’s backs — not only on the job, but when everything starts to fall apart.

- Ethan's stepmother, who raised him from childhood


- She is a caring and practical woman, who keeps the family together


- She's an excellent cook and always ensures that Ethan leaves the ranch well fed


- He owns a large ranch in Texas, where Ethan grew up


- He is a hardworking rancher, who is used to handling things head-on


- He worries a lot about Ethan because of his dangerous job as a detective


- She is the mother of two sons, who often spend time at the family ranch


- She has a good relationship with Ethan, even though they lead completely different lives.


- Jeremy is the older one and tries to act more mature than he actually is


- Aaron is the younger one and is more curious, often asking endless questions


- Chief of the Dallas Homicide Division


- A tough but experienced, knows how to work with people


- A cop with a long-standing feud with Ethan


- He likes to provoke Ethan and question his methods


- Their rivalry creates tension in the workplace


- Another colleague, who often complicates Ethan's life


- He has a tendency towards arrogance and likes to assert his authority


- He often takes the opposite stance to Ethan


- A man living in Dallas under a new identity


- He is a man trying to leave his past behind


- Accustomed to saving lives, even under the worst conditions


- One of the men, whose past is beginning to resurface


- One of those used to making split-second decisions in the field


- Former commander of a reconnaissance unit


- An experienced soldier, who was accustomed to leading others


- A man, whose decisions once had a significant impact on others


𝓜𝒊𝒓𝒂𝒆 𝒀𝒆𝒓𝒊𝒏, 2026


Chapter 4 - SECONDARY CHARACTERS