When former child soldier Baba rescues Freddy from a sexual assault, something dark is ignited in them. The pair's lust for each other takes over and creates a truly deadly duo. DS Lola Franks and DI Jackson Mendy get thrown together to investigate the murder of the pair's first victim. Jackson's history of working in police anti-corruption infuriates Lola, so too does his firmly held belief that no one can ever be held entirely responsible for their actions.

Freddy and Baba flee the city with victim number three in the boot of the car, while Jackson and Lola make a breakthrough over a cup of green tea.