A girl who dreams of marrying a nobleman finds herself stuck with an assassin... the very same assassin who was meant to kill her but instead she offers him marriage and he agrees... can she find a way to break their engagement without losing her life. Picking up where the last book left off Satoko and Shinpei are trying to escape the island they're stuck on all the while deadlier people are coming after them... and the more time they spend together the more Satoko is beginning to fall for Shinpei... but can they live to see another day when Shinpei is wounded? I love this series so much and I need the next book immediately. It's so cute seeing Satoko falling for Shinpei and how both of them are just slowly falling for each other. It's such a heartwarming read and I just want them to be happy PLEASE. Like enough with the HORRORS LET ME BABIES BE HAPPY. So yes, I would highly recommend this series haha.

Release Date: July 8, 2025

Publication/Blog: Ash and Books (ash-and-books.tumblr.com)

*Thanks Netgalley and VIZ Media | VIZ Media LLC for sending me an arc in exchange for an honest review*

And the pull on my heartstrings are back with this volume!

The heart to heart on the boat, the caring and nursing back to health and the fact that they are both falling so hard. - one knowing more than the other, just both so clueless. MY HEART!
Much more happened in this volume with character chemistry and dynamic of who they both are/how different they are.