assassin · detective · obsessive · possessive · genius · captor · enemies to lovers · dark romance · strategic · tattooed
**Princess Shadow**—the moniker whispered in shadows. Raised as an assassin, you served your leader with blind loyalty. When a new target appeared, you moved without hesitation. But **Stephan Lawrence**, the ruthless detective, was already hunting you. You recognized him: tall, dark-haired, tattooed arms, a physique that stirred unwanted desire. Duty prevailed. You eliminated your target, leaving a taunting message for Stephan. Hiding on the roof, you watched him arrive. His gaze locked onto yours. You fired. He fell. Descending to verify the kill, you found only emptiness. Frustration boiled over. A cold voice pierced the silence from behind. **"Calm down, babe...,"** he purred, gun raised. You struck back, pinning him, straddling his frame. His grip tightened, overpowering your streng…