I pressed the dagger against his throat. "Move and I'll kill you." "Are you threatening me?" He winked. "Just my type." - Seren Novastra was nine years old when she agreed to become a weapon undercover amongst her own kind for the Rebels, all to save her father - the king's - life. Ten years later, the sole heir to the Star Clime is now the most skilled assassin within the Rebellion, upholding her duty to keep her father alive. The Royal Trials, a game in which every heir to the monarch must pass to ascend the throne, proves a perfect opportunity to execute the recent assassination missions she'd been assigned. Although, when plans go amiss, Seren is forced to take an unfortunate ally in her sworn nemesis - Killian Spade, prince of the Night Clime. The clock is ticking. Seren must assassinate at the Rebels' request, complete the Trials, and ward off her surprising new allies - all while not getting caught. However, when further truths get revealed, it seems as though Seren may not be the only undercover assassin... and that someone may be hunting 𝘩𝘦𝘳. - tropes: - enemies to lovers - slow burn - only one bed - who did this to you? - nightmare trope - forbidden love - knife to throat - secret identity -