Short Summary: Protagonist as a special enforcer is assigned to supervise Rafayel, a dangerous but amnesiac Praedator and former opera singer, as part of a weapons program. Despite their hostile world, they form a deep bond through small acts of care, but when the authorities and the corporation Ever plan to exterminate all Praedators, she fakes his death to save him. A year later, he returns as the vengeful leader of a Praedator resistance group, capturing her with cold fury until her confession that she only ever wanted to save him breaks through his anger. Together, they expose Ever's corruption and escape Linkon, building a peaceful life by the sea in his hometown of Verona.
Timeline Notes:
AU = Alternate Universe
| Time Period | Event |
|---|---|
| Childhood | Protagonist discovers she is immune to the Praedator virus. |
| Two Years Ago | Rafayel, a famous opera singer, is injured in an attack, becomes a Praedator, and loses his memories. |
| One Year Ago | Protagonist is assigned as Rafayel's supervisor. He escapes during a trial; she bribes him with yogurt to return. |
| One Year Ago (Over 30 Days) | They live together. Rafayel captures bounties for money. He becomes an opera understudy at the White Whale Theater. |
| One Year Ago (Night of Performance) | Rafayel performs Siren's Song to acclaim. Protagonist asks for his ring. Drunk officers attack them; Rafayel asks if she'll still let him come home. |
| One Year Ago (Shortly After) | Fourth trial leaves Rafayel severely injured. Protagonist decides to help him escape. |
| One Year Ago (Raid) | She orchestrates an explosion, faking Rafayel's death so he can flee through the river. |
| Present Day (One Year Later) | Rafayel, now Tamino, leads Flowin' Fire. Protagonist is ambushed by Praedators; Rafayel saves her but imprisons her. |
| Present Day (Confrontation) | Rafayel reveals his plan to destroy LCBI. Protagonist confesses she only wanted to save him. LCBI raids the base; Rafayel escapes. |
| Present Day (Aftermath) | Protagonist is suspended. Ever's crimes are exposed via fliers. Rafayel destroys LCBI headquarters. |
| Three Days Later | They reunite at the theater. Rafayel bites her, but she reveals she's immune and can soothe frenzy. |
| One Month Later | Protagonist, now Chief Enforcer, announces Tamino's "death." She secretly imprisons Rafayel. |
| Epilogue (Kindled/Deep Core) | In an abandoned Ever lab, she tests a frenzy spray on herself, challenges Rafayel to a final game, and promises him freedom. |
| Ending (Sea's Embrace) | They fake his final death, leave Linkon, and start a peaceful new life together in Verona. |
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