There's an old wise tale "when a child is born someone dies " The birth of Graciana brings gratification to the world of Malakai and Asperilla. Malakai embarks on a quest to become a devoted father and husband. His happiness is short-lived as he senses Corbin Lancaster will use his daughter as a sign of vulnerability and avenge the death of Nikki. Malakai request assistance from Ayanna, a former escort and newly Assistant District Attorney to infiltrate Corbin organization of powerful lawyers, bribable politicians and crooked police. Ayanna honors Malakai's wishes until her personal vendetta against Asperilla resurfaces and causes her to merge with Corbin. He designs a death-dealing, double-crossing fatal game of chess between Malakai and Asperilla. Ayanna capitalizes on her manipulative years of street expertise and legal doctrines to orchestrate the kidnapping of Graciana. Corbin obsession shapes the metamorphosis of Malakai into redemption. For the first time, the couple is forced to taste each other's blood from a Judas' kiss to reunite with their daughter. Can Malakai prevent the devastation before the last move is Checkmate?