After her father's mysterious death off the coast of Baja, Alia is left reeling-and utterly alone. But the shock deepens when she learns someone may be coming for the vast fortune she's just inherited. Among her father's belongings, Alia discovers a cryptic note urging her to flee and contact a specific FBI agent. Trusting her father's final request, Alia accepts a teaching job in Taiwan, hoping to stay off the radar while federal agents investigate. But Taiwan offers no safe haven. Cryptic threats, a stranger watching her every move, and a series of escalating attacks make one thing clear: she was never out of reach. Unsure who to trust, Alia turns to her new colleagues--including the enigmatic, observant, and possibly too-charming Blake Hansen. But even allies can have secrets. As danger closes in and the line between friend and foe blurs, Alia must decide whether to keep running-or face a threat greater than she ever imagined.