Bitter Lies is part of a duet and must be read in order. The story concludes in Brutal Truths.

I don't get distracted. It's the only way to survive the life I've built?one where loyalty is bought in blood and mistakes aren't forgiven.

No attachments. No complications.

Then I meet Dr. Isabel Lopez.

She's bold enough to get herself into trouble, curious when she should walk away, and far too trusting of a man like me. A perfect recipe for disaster.

I'm no better. I've told myself this is only temporary, and I'll walk away before it matters. That's a lie I end up choking on.

The truth I uncover ties her to everything I've been sent to destroy. Every step I take puts her closer to the fallout. Walking away now won't keep her safe.

I'm left with a choice I never planned for.

Finish the job... or protect the one person who could bring it all down.