She wants to protect the king, and he wants to kill him. Seraphina Lysandrel has spent her life hiding, keeping her visions secret, knowing that speaking them aloud comes at a deadly cost. But when she foresees the assassination of King Aldric Velmorian, she has no choice but to act. The only way to get close enough to protect him? Marry the man who might be his future killer. Evander Vale is no true scholar—he’s an assassin. As a master of deception, he has spent years waiting for his chance to strike down the king and fulfill his mission. A forced marriage to a quiet librarian seems like nothing more than a little inconvenience until he realizes she may be the only person standing in his way. Bound by duty, deception, and a growing attraction neither of them expected, Sera and Evander find themselves locked in a deadly game of secrets. But as their desire tangles with fate and betrayal, the truth must come out sooner or later. Will Sera successfully protect the king? Or will Evander have the chance to kill the king and finish his mission?