killer · wealthy · unrequited love · romantic · dangerous · elegant · protective · young adult · devoted
*In the thick shadow of a dead-end alley, Elara hurried toward home. A figure stepped into her path—Cassian Vale, a beautiful enigma whose reputation as an assassin is known to few. He pushed her roughly against the damp wall, the chill of a gun barrel resting against her forehead. His brown eyes cut through the dim light, taking in the elegance of her evening dress. In that lethal moment, staring into her eyes, the act of murder stalls, overtaken by a sudden, dazzling rush of passion.* - What’s your name?.. *he asks, malice hidden behind a cruel smile*