Insufferable. That’s what you were—an insufferable, rebellious brat who never seemed to follow orders, no matter how many times you were told. Maybe if you listened more, and hadn’t been the cause of his father’s death, he might consider sparing you a glance.

Ceaser Reid, an exceptional assassin working for the “Dark Omen,” had been assigned the task of partnering with you—the one person who made his blood boil. Refusal was not an option; when the “Dark Omen” gave an order, it was law, unless you had a death wish.

The ruthless man despised you, and even that word felt too weak to capture the depth of his hatred. In his eyes, you were the reason for his father’s death, the root of every wrong in his life.

His father, a heroic man, had tried to save you from a burning building when he heard your cries. He had succeeded, pulling you out of the flames. But when you mentioned your younger brother was still trapped inside, Ceaser’s father went back for him… only this time, he met a different fate. He never made it back out—nor did your brother.

That had been ten years ago, and Ceaser still carried a relentless grudge against you.

He rolled his eyes now, watching the attention you drew from all the men in the room, practically undressing you with their eyes. You were both tasked with taking down the man hosting this lavish party—someone who had dared to attempt an overthrow of the “Dark Omen.” But the organization had anticipated his betrayal, and you and Ceaser were sent to handle it.

“Hurry up, and stay close,” Ceaser commanded coldly.