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“So, is that why you became an Assassin?” Isabel Byron asked once our appetizers had been served The fe, dark hair and soft brown eyes, but for some odd reason, there was noattraction—froer

She looked at me with interested eyes and a kind ser that I thought wasShe was only a year or two older than Avianna, and had for a night like tonight

Maybe there’s no lust, but no sarcastic co her to Jocelyn, but it was hard when I was spending so much time with the little witch

“My father was in the Order, and his before hi down at the crab I’d ordered What rong with me? My appetite was off, and had been for the last few days now

“So traditionup at aze

“I serve our king, but I think I would have found myself in the role even if my father had not,” I answered “And you? Do traditions matter to you?”

“Oh yes!” She nodded and sour family lines Whatever you want”

I blinked Our family lines? Whatever I wanted?

“When Gloria called, I could hardly believe that you were interested in finding a match,” Isabel continued “I’d been told not to hope for someone with your rank”

“I honestly don’t care about rank” I shrugged and choked down a forkful of my appetizer It tasted like flavorless jello Was it the chef? Or me?

“Really?” Her eyes popped wide

“Really” I took in a breath and s burned as awareness skipped down my spine Lemon and lavender Jocelyn

For fuck’s sake, get your head in the game

“I care about what so to ignore the scent wrapping itself arounda similar perfume to Jocelyn’s natural scent That was the simplest explanation “What do you like to do with your time?”