Speakeasy gunman Mordecai Heller is suddenly ordered to be the bodyguard for a young woman. Not only that, the averse to romance and interpersonal relationships tuxedo cat has to pretend to be in a relationship with her on those same orders. While the idea certainly makes Mordecai extremely uncomfortable, will he come to enjoy his time spent with his charge?

In this prequel to Kingdom Fall, Sebun is almost devoured one night. However, she is saved by Former Sublime Beastar Yafya. This starts a series of visits with the serial killer hybrid known as Melon. Could something new and unexpected come from this?