Cove’s Raven, the assassin Gio.

After presenting as an omega, he is given a final, dangerous mission:

Assassinate Grand Duke Bayshark—the only ultra-dominant alpha in the empire, cousin to the Emperor, and the feared monster of the North.

Disguised as a bride, Gio attempts to poison him on their wedding night—

But instead, he is caught… and offered a new proposal:

“The Emperor sent you to marry me. Don’t you think it’s your duty as a loyal subject to make it look like a happy marriage? Just become my bride, assassin.”

A command to pose as the fake Grand Duchess, fooling the Emperor’s eyes.

Pretending to be a loving newlywed, performing with poise in high society—

It’s unlike any mission he’s taken before.

But that’s fine.

Gio has always completed every assignment perfectly.