Dangerous Decorum
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Lady Mercy Mayfair is the most improper lady at court. Granted her status as a noble lady as birth, she grew alongside the royal family, soon, abandoned by her parents and raised by her governess. There was something different about Mercy from the moment she was born, the King saw every potential in her, the secret conniving side that always found a way to shine through. As the countries biggest defense, he uses Mercy as an assassin. Carrying out all the Kings dirty work, she secured her current place at court as a lady. Her soul goal being to save enough money to move to America.
Along the way, she catches the attention of a charming prince. Worry grew quickly as she knew she could never marry the prince, he was too kind hearted, and given who she is... the lies began to build up. Mercy finds herself struggling between right and wrong in the eyes of true love.
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