Starbound Hearts

The Assassin's Dilemma

In a galaxy where loyalty is a luxury, Lyra, a skilled state-raised ward, is torn between duty and desire. Ordered by the ruthless Emperor to eliminate the Ambassador's son, she embarks on her first assassin mission that takes an unexpected turn. When she meets her target, a charming stranger from the planet Hiddes, Lyra finds herself falling for the very person she's sworn to kill. As she navigates the treacherous landscape of her own heart, Lyra must confront the darkness of her past and the true nature of her mission. Will she choose to follow her orders or forge a new path, one that could lead to her own destruction? Dive into this gripping tale of forbidden love, loyalty, and self-discovery to find out.

This is a standalone story in the Starbound Worlds and can be read after any one of the other books.