Delayed Redemption

Reunited by a dark twist of fate, they find treachery and betrayal lurking in every corner. Can they piece together the clues before their time and luck run out?

Mateo will do anything to escape his former life of crime. One last undercover assignment for DAG will ensure his freedom and put a major drug dealer out of business. But when things go sideways, he must choose between his op and the only person who ever believed in him.

Janey clawed her way out of an abusive home to make a safe, and better, life for herself. But when a gang kidnaps her to get to her brother, she's thrust back into a dangerous world. More devastating though, is discovering that Mateo, her teenage crush, is still involved with the gang. She's torn between trusting him to save her and living out her long-ago fantasies about the one who got away.

Janey and Mateo give into their feelings before all manner of secrets come to light. Can they work through their issues while searching for the last piece of the puzzle Mateo needs to be free? Or is it one betrayal too many to be overcome?

Meanwhile, the mole continues to endanger ops and personnel at DAG. Can they discover who is undermining their mission before anyone else gets hurt?