In the second book of the Assassin's Heart series, Runa Bielke travels east to Kalamait, a country known for tea, polite manners, and strict justice. Dozens of lives ride on her mission to eliminate a corrupt merchant. Everything's going according to plan, until an unexpected face from her past appears. Time is running out, for her mission and her rescue target. Can she save them both? How will she decide? More than Runa's heart is on the line when she faces the assassin's dilemma. This queer fantasy romance series features a diverse magical world with a bisexual main character and polyamorous romance. Contains mature content; recommended for readers ages eighteen and older.