[WATTYS WINNER 2021] America knows the young Native Assassin as Connor, but Naomi O'Brien knew him first as Ratonhnhaké:ton. Having lost her parents at a young age, Naomi is sparse with trust, and even less generous with love. But all that changes when a certain dark-haired boy with deadly skills and a gentle heart walks into her life.

After all is said and done, a life begins anew. •completed [05/07/14]. •short story #245 [05/08/14] •cover was found on pexels. no copyright intended. all rights go to the original owner. •twenty-fourteen.