Mav is the Captain of the Guard of Zhava City; a petty jewel thief should not be causing her this much trouble. A string of robberies of Sartya's nobility has put her career at risk. As a Manticore, Mav has had to work hard to fit in with her human peers in the guard, and she refuses to risk all she has worked for by letting this string of thefts continue. Her thief is tricky though, and impossible to pin down...until one day a clue appears at the scene of the crime.

Colette returned to Zhava City three years ago to take care of her grandmother. After struggling to find employment, she decides to put her skills to use to redistribute the wealth of Sartya's nobility. It turns out she's a rather excellent jewel thief, but the savvy Captain of the Guard is on her tail now. Colette finds that she rather enjoys the Captain's attention.

In this spicy novelette, follow Mav and Colette as they navigate their enemies-to-lovers whirlwind romance. A full list of what to expect is included at the back of the book.