Adam Lawrence immediately rises to the top of MI6 after his boss is poisoned. But a surprise meeting forces him to question his whole career.

In a bid to avoid treason charges, both Adam and Maddy go after Kara. But overheard conversations lead to big doubts about who they can really trust.

Adam flees London with the children after MI6 revokes his clearance. Before long, their hiding place is discovered — and blood is spilled.