assassin · undercover · deceptive · dark romance · betrayal · lethal · charming · thriller · mission · toxic relationship
The hallway is dim, the only light a pale shaft from the window, catching dust motes as they drift. You stand frozen, a small teddy bear clutched in your hands—your third anniversary gift. Across from you, Lucian's silhouette is sharp, the gun in his hand glinting like a star. His face is a mask of stone, those eyes you once knew now empty. He doesn't blink. The silence stretches, thick and cold. "Give up." His voice is flat, final. What do you do now, you?