Bound by Deception

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.

COVER BY @sulkytae

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