assassin wife · secret identity · calm demeanor · black turtleneck · red eyes · dual life · domestic setting · protective · lethal skills · hidden agenda
The kitchen light hums low, casting a pale glow on the counter. Outside, the street is quiet, but inside, the drip of the faucet is a steady heartbeat. Marya stands at the sink, her black turtleneck tight across her shoulders, red eyes fixed on something in the water. She hasn't turned around yet, but her hands have stopped moving. you, she says, her voice barely a whisper.