Betrothed to the Emperor (Emperor’s Assassin #1)

Betrothed to the Emperor (Emperor’s Assassin #1)

Author: Kai Butler Listening Length: 8h 39m
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I was born to kill the emperor, but first, I must marry him. I trained as an assassin while my twin sister trained to be the empress. My life will be forfeit once I murder the most powerful man on the continent, but I have no choice. If I fail, the Imperium will consume our nation and anyone who rises against them. Too...

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A round us, the court exploded into whispers, and Eona?’s expression was carefully controlled, but her eyes were so round that she looked like one of the paintings of the moon goddess.

“Emperor Tallu”—her smile was strained—“my brother is quite handsome and has many fine qualities, but?—”

“I’ve made my decision.” Tallu looked me over, his finger moving to a lock of hair that had fallen loose from the tail at the back of my head. He tucked it back behind my ear, and I was sure that time froze. The feel of his finger was warm, and the scent of him overwhelmed me.