The Red Room taught her how to obey. It never taught her how to stop. Rescued by the Thunderbolts and forced into civilian life, Y/N learns that freedom can be just as terrifying as captivity. As she navigates freedom, civilian life, and the ghosts that won’t stay buried, Y/N finds herself drawn to Yelena Belova—whose understanding asks nothing of her except honesty. Choosing love may be the hardest choice she has ever made.