When Kit Manirat's body collapses under the effects of poison, it's clear someone wants him silenced. His brothers, Kam and Zone, know exactly who: Rome?once a mentor and ally?has painted targets on their backs.

Fleeing Bangkok for the hills of northern Thailand, they struggle to hold together under the weight of grief, guilt, and secrets. But peace was never an option. Rome is already closer than they think?and he has no intention of letting any of them walk away whole.

As loyalties fracture and surveillance closes in, each of them must decide what they're willing to risk to protect the ones who matter most. Because in this game, pain is the currency?and the only thing worse than death is survival.

One way or another, this Ouroboros cycle will end...