Meet Cute (With a Warlord)

For as long as she can remember, Calytrix Duvain's life has been carefully measured- hospital visits, quiet days and a future that was preplanned.

So volunteering at a crowded marathon event was supposed to be a small rebellion. Something normal. Something safe.

Then she sees him.

A stranger. Calm. Focused. Suspiciously out of place.

Curiosity gets the better of her and she keeps staring. Staring at him pull the trigger.

The mayor drops. The crowd goes wild. Chaos everywhere.

Most people would run. Somehow, his eyes find hers instead.

Calytrix Duvain smiles... and waves.
Maybe after a lifetime of playing it safe, eye contact with an incredibly attractive assassin is just the right kind of rebellion she needs.