46 years old Powerful, calculating, and respected within the Mexican cartel, Victor Salazar is a man people fear without needing to be threatened. He is charismatic and controlled, rarely allowing his emotions to show. He married Carmen after Catalina’s father died and helped raise Catalina as his own daughter. He genuinely cares about both women—but he carries a secret that could destroy his family if Catalina discovers the truth.

43 years old Catalina’s loving mother and Victor’s wife. Carmen is strong, protective, and deeply devoted to her daughter. After losing her first husband, she eventually found a new life with Victor and built a family with him. She knows Victor has dangerous connections, but she believes she understands the man she married. She has no idea how deeply his past is connected to Catalina’s father’s death.

25 years old Deadly, intelligent, and fiercely independent. Catalina is a freelance assassin who has spent fifteen years mastering her craft. She is confident, observant, and difficult to deceive. Despite her dangerous life, she is deeply loyal to the people she loves—especially her mother. She has always believed her father’s death was simply a tragedy. She doesn’t know that the truth is much closer to home.

26 years old Victor Salazar’s only son. Mateo is charming, confident, intelligent, and effortlessly attractive, with a calm presence that can turn intimidating when necessary. He grew up surrounded by power, wealth, and danger, learning early how to read people and protect himself. Unlike his father, Mateo doesn’t enjoy unnecessary violence, but he is fully capable of handling himself when pushed. He is fiercely loyal to his family, especially his father and stepmother, Camila. Mateo has known Catalina since they were young and considers her family. Their relationship is complicated by Catalina’s independent nature and Mateo’s instinct to protect the people he cares about. He knows his father has secrets—but he doesn’t know the full truth behind Catalina’s father’s death.