Martina, a Latina student from Queens, becomes entwined with Ellis, a hockey player from New Jersey, at a predominantly White university, against the backdrop of the early 21st century. As their connection grows, Martina encounters Ellis's inner demon, embodied by the enigmatic entity known as the Black Cat.
Years later, the pair reunite in a serendipitous meeting while both working in Manhattan. Their romance rekindled, we meet Martina's inner beast, Jackal. Their relationship unfolds, resurrecting not only their past liaison but also Black Cat and Martina's own creature, Jackal.
Their nascent connection unravels the intricate tapestry of their identities, revealing the manifestation of Ellis's inner torment, through the Black Cat.
A decade hence, having once again drifted apart, Martina's subconscious beckons with vivid recollections of an intimate encounter with Ellis. Her quest to discern his whereabouts ensues, leaving readers in suspense as they traverse the labyrinthine depths of passion, identity, and the perpetual pursuit of connection.