Shadow assassins kill everyone in their path. Always. A bloody attack leaves Adira as the first prisoner of Dominus Kage, the feared leader of the assassins. She doesn't know how long she has to live. Learning to fight as an assassin is her only chance, or she might become Kage's latest victim. But in a world where imperfections mean death, Adira hides a dangerous secret. When the oppressive laws of the land seek to destroy the innocent, Adira will be forced to choose a side between the life she left, or the life of her enemies. But how can she trust Dominus Kage when all she knows are the brutal stories of his blood lust? What if the man who took her freedom is the only one who can save her life? Enter a richly woven dystopian fantasy, perfect for fans of Throne of Glass and The Way of Shadows. One-Click to start turning pages now.