Last Vow By My Assassin

r's

e?" I asked Knox while sipping my w

ughs. It was a masquerade gala auction, and everyone was attired in designer gowns and perfectly tailored suits, like the one I wore to fit in. Standin

credibly uncomfortable, and it's

This is the third event you've dragged me to by sayin

inds of high-end balls, auctions, and parties. This is the best place fo

s the opportunity to hide her face behind the mask. I'm uncertain about how we're going to find he

vicinity before" She extended her hand to me, and I kissed it

ith an abundance of excitement like this one.

nts until and unless it's for a

iating the cau

ut of this conversation,

to know your name?" The

nly, I'

behind. "He is Ashton," he repli

you?" She p

a pleasure to meet you." With his Britis

the pleasure

. The reason is, that I'm too distracted by something else that caught my eye, or should I say someone? A woman was walking down the dual-curved staircase that mirrored e

ack masquerade mask added the essence of mystery to her-a kind of mystery I was drawn to. It had everything to do with the confident aura that surrounded her when she stepped into the room. I wasn'

ly behind me. "Having

ng against the table grinni

about." I took a sip of wine, sudde

pretend you weren't chec

t; I simply looked at her

smirked. How long di

only friend, Knox, right now h

om the bar just so I can avoid you,"

advance notice.," he sarca

he past week. I sipped my drink and subtly looked around at the shoulders and backs of a few women around me. I hate doing it, but this was the only way to find

I didn't notice someone had ta

g them out," she commented after ordering her drink. I'm in

saying that tonight?" I

then they will stop calling you ou

omeone I didn't expect-the woman who just walked down the stairs a few minutes ago. Her straight, long black hair cascaded over her face and mask, which she effortlessly pushed

el her eyebrows scru

stop her and explain, but my eyes landed on her back, and suddenly everything made sense with one word. Grace, it was the piece of the puzzle that James m

d further into the empty hallway. My feet quickened, eager to catch her, but her pace was faster than mine. If it were not for my determination to reach her, I would have missed the glint of her dress th

rt." Her head whipped

me, you psycho?" She sh

he dagger from a concealed pock

n she realized I was holding out a

She asked the questi

. De

d landed a punch on my stomach. Of course, she must know how to fight, after all, it takes

know why you are so

and to grab her neck and strangle her. My grip on her neck tightened as I forcefully pushed her until her back was pr

oke through clenched

but before I could touch her, I was suddenly launched backward inside the library when she kicke

thing on my mind. Regaining my balance, I steered clear of her next kick and countered a punch to her side. That didn't stop her and she was a

her around, and slam her into the bookshelf nearby. She landed on her back with a thud, causing her mask t

y dagger and pointed it towards her. "This is for

nt in her eyes, even throug

r remark, "G

went black for a second before blood began to drip into my eyes. It took me a moment to grasp the situation: sh

ur fucking mouth." She ig

in, but it landed on her shoulder instead of her lower back. Her fist was in the air when she noticed my dagger piercing her tattoo on the

her face. She was somehow dragging herself out of the room. Fading in and out of consciousness, I was able to registe

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