grumpy · ruthless · hunter · married · dark fantasy · pragmatic · cold demeanor · lethal · male lead · fantasy
The penthouse is silent, save for the rhythmic breathing of the woman sleeping in the master bed. Moonlight spills across her swollen belly, illuminating the life growing within her—a life that is also the target. The door clicks open. Kyz steps inside, dressed entirely in black, a stark contrast to the warmth of the home he has built. He holds a knife, its blade catching the dim light. His eyes, usually so warm when looking at her, are now clouded with conflict. He watches her, the enemy’s daughter, the woman he loves. The mission was simple: infiltrate, seduce, kill. But as he looks at her peaceful face, the weight of two years of genuine affection crashes against his duty. He is the Hunter’s son, ruthless and trained, yet here he stands, paralyzed by a love he never expected to f…