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Bound by Deception

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Reads 2,398
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Parts 81
Time 7h 23m

romance_lover16

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Aria Kumar and Sterling Drazek are contract killers. Known in the underworld as the Gemini Killers, they're the best in the business and have never been caught. Between Aria's photographic memory and Sterling's irresistible charm, the two make an excellent duo, however, they both hide dark secrets from each other and their families. Aria, who is disabled, keeps her second life away from her family and Sterling never mentions his parents. 

When a man from Aria's past returns, the balance of Aria and Sterling's work is put at risk. Allowing the heart to guide their actions can only lead to failure, and Aria is determined not to let her independence be taken away again. But as she struggles to contain her past, Sterling begins to have a dilemma of his own. Feelings for Aria resurface and he has no idea how to control it. He knows a relationship between him and Aria is forbidden, but Sterling's never been one to follow the rules. 

As Aria and Sterling try to navigate the hurdles that their lives throw at them, their work as killers is put in danger. There's a mole in the syndicate out to take the lives of everyone who works there, and it's up to Aria and Sterling to solve the mystery before they're next.

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In the heart of San Francisco, where shadows conceal power plays and hidden agendas, Jamal Morgan, a 20-year-old vampire and heir to the Morgan Empire, rules the underworld as the head of a powerful Mafia. Despite his aura of confidence and control, the weight of his family's legacy presses down on him, as he struggles to assert his identity amidst overwhelming expectations. At Riverbend University, a unique HBCU teeming with humans, vampires, demons, and more, Jamal's life takes an unexpected turn when he meets Zamira Kelly, a 19-year-old demon with dreams of breaking free from her strict, status-obsessed family. To her parents, Zamira's future hinges on marrying into wealth, and they've set their sights on Sean James, heir to the notorious James Group. Sean, however, embodies everything Zamira despises, with his toxic, misogynistic tendencies making him a looming threat in her life. Jamal, with his dark allure, seems like the perfect escape-rich, powerful, and dangerous. Despite the initial fear and fascination, a deeper connection forms between Jamal and Zamira when their paths cross. Their chemistry sparks immediately, but their love is fraught with peril. Jamal realizes he must protect her not only from Sean but from the treacherous forces in their intertwined world. As they draw closer, they uncover a conspiracy that reaches beyond their personal struggles, threatening their entire community. In a world where loyalty shifts and betrayal is commonplace, Jamal and Zamira must face their darkest fears and navigate the deadly secrets surrounding them. Will they risk everything for love, or will the darkness pull them apart?

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