The Solitaire Series Episode 40: The King of Spades

Alec's luck has always come with strings attached-and this time, they might just tie him to his own downfall.

With a mangled hand and a debt to his past, Alec needs two things before Ace's big party: a clean bill of health and a trustworthy ally. But in a city where loyalty is bought and sold faster than a hand of cards, trust is a luxury he can't afford.

Enter Fredrick-a bruised, broad-shouldered ex-linebacker with secrets of his own. Together, they form an uneasy alliance, gambling on each other's strength and the promise of a treasure that could change everything.

When a shady doctor and his too-perfect nurse blur the line between help and hustle, Alec realizes every deal has a catch-and every favor, a cost. As the countdown to Ace's party ticks away, Alec must decide whether to play it safe or go all in on the riskiest hand of his life.

Because in this game, even the King of Spades can lose his crown.