THE ASSASSIN'S MASK

Nicholas, a seasoned assassin, has never forgotten the searing pain of losing Dayanara, the only woman he's ever loved, forced apart by her father—his mentor and the feared assassin director of New Orleans, Dion. Bound by loyalty and haunted by a past he cannot escape, Nicholas has spent years trying to free himself from Dion's hold, his love for Dayanara a hidden ember in his heart.
Years after their painful separation, Nicholas's life takes a sudden turn when he is tasked with a critical find and protect Dayanara, who has unwittingly become a target in a deadly game of power and revenge. But the mission is fraught with betrayal; the danger to Dayanara comes from the man who murdered her mother and tormented Dayanara in shadows, secrets she kept even from Nicholas.
Now, Dayanara is in Paris, seeking solace and freedom at a friend's bachelorette party. But when an assassination attempt nearly claims her life, Nicholas intervenes, spiriting her away to the serene French countryside. In this unexpected haven, their love is rekindled amidst the vineyards and starlit skies, revealing the scars they both carry.
As Nicholas learns the harrowing truth about Dayanara's past, his resolve hardens. Knowing all the pain she has suffered casts a long shadow, but Nicholas vows to protect Dayanara at all costs. From the hidden corners of Paris to the lush expanses of rural France, Nicholas and Dayanara must navigate a labyrinth of danger and desire.
Confronted by the sinister forces aligned against them, Nicholas must choose between his duty and the woman he loves. Will he sacrifice everything to save Dayanara, or will their renewed love be doomed by the very secrets that tore them apart? In a world where love battles the darkest legacies, Nicholas and Dayanara's story is a testament to the enduring power of devotion and redemption.