Chapter 1 The Offer

In the opulent House of Delicacies, Akhaan leads a life of luxury and submission as a Muse, until the unthinkable happens: she is tasked with the impossible mission of assassinating the Crown Prince of Isan. With her world turned upside down, Akhaan must navigate the treacherous waters of the royal court, living a double life as an assassin and an imposter. As she delves into her deadly mission, she finds herself drawn to the enigmatic Crown Prince Jael, and the truth she uncovers is more dangerous than she could have ever imagined. Can love and duty coexist, or will Akhaan's loyalty be put to the ultimate test?