The Assassin Who Protected the Empress in Secret
**The Assassin Who Protected the Empress in Secret** is an epic fantasy romance thriller about a legendary assassin who was never meant to be seen—and the empress who discovers the shadow protecting her.
In the powerful empire of Lysaria, Empress Selene Arvador sits upon the Silver Throne surrounded by enemies, conspiracies, and hidden blades. Every noble smiles with loyalty while secretly waiting for the perfect moment to destroy her.
On the night of a grand imperial celebration, an assassination plot unfolds from within the palace itself.
But before death can reach the Empress, a mysterious warrior appears from the darkness.
Darian Kaelthorn.
A man without a name.
A shadow without allegiance.
An assassin feared by those who know he exists.
He saves Selene's life, but in doing so he exposes himself to the one person who was never supposed to discover him.
Instead of executing him, the Empress keeps him inside the palace, determined to uncover his true identity and the reason he risked everything to protect her.
As Darian investigates the growing threats against the throne, he discovers that the assassination attempt is only the beginning. Ancient forces are awakening, secret organizations are moving in the shadows, and someone within the empire is manipulating events from behind the scenes.
Selene and Darian soon realize they are trapped in the same dangerous game.
A queen who cannot trust anyone.
A killer who trusts no one.
A bond formed between a ruler and the weapon meant to stay hidden.
But as enemies close in, the greatest danger is not the war for the empire.
It is the forbidden connection growing between the Empress and the assassin who was never supposed to care.
**The Assassin Who Protected the Empress in Secret is a story of shadows, loyalty, betrayal, power, and a love strong enough to challenge an empire.**