Prince and Assassin (Perilous Courts, #1)

by Tavia Lark

While he enjoys the challenges of stealth and evasion, he doesn’t enjoy the act of killing itself. Yet there’s a closeness in the act. During those final moments, Whisper becomes the worst and most important person in their lives. It’s only natural they become an indelible part of Whisper too.

“Don’t worry,” Julien says. “I’m not going to fuck him.” “That’s not what I’m worried about.” Nadine’s eyes narrow when he looks over. “At least, not until you said that. Why would that even occur to you to deny?” “Have you seen him?”

“I barely got scratched,” Whisper protests. Julien gently takes Whisper’s arm again. “If you got a papercut, it would be too much for me.”

Julien asked if he’s all right; for once in his life, Whisper wants to say that he isn’t.

If he falls any further, Whisper doesn’t know how he’ll survive the end of this job. This starlit dance is all he can afford to carve into his bones and hollow heart. A kiss would shatter him.

Everyone deserves to be known at the end.”

“I didn’t seduce you,” Julien says, feigning outrage. “I courted you.” “What’s the difference?” “Optics.”