Ewan is an assassin with a convoluted idea of love and a troubled past.
As a child, Taryn's heart was stolen by the broody bad boy. Too bad that he was her devious sister's boyfriend. When Ewan disappears and her sister abandons her and her father to marry a rich older man, Taryn is left to survive.
One chance meeting will change their lives forever. Will Ewan see what is meant to be and see the past for what it was? Or will he make the same mistake again and lose the love of his life?

The Assassin's Atonement

 I look at Cleo as she drunkenly dances in place, and sigh. You’re probably wondering how we ended up at a bar when the plan was to eat Thai food and watch a movie. Well, let me tell you, as the movie progressed, I became distracted by the messages glowing on my screen, which in turn made me despondent. Cleo noticed and dragged me out for a night of “fun.” 


 I won’t pretend that I don’t like to dance, but I’m just not in the mood. The slow tempo of jazz music thrums softly through the shadowed bar, and the light chatter of the crowd is welcoming. My vision wavers slightly as I take my seventh shot of tequila. Cleo leans her head on my shoulder, humming along with the music as she takes another drink. “You know I love you, right?” 


 I smile crookedly in reply. This is the Cleo that amuses me the most. I like to call her philosophical because she’ll get drunk and give me advice. She does it every time. 


Chapter 20: Moving on