Her long-dormant instincts as an agent flared to life, her blood surging with excitement. This was the life she was meant for—the constant rush of danger, the intoxicating thrill of the unknown.
Ever since returning to Avalon, Cassandra had kept a low profile, quietly investigating the mystery of her mother's death while carefully hiding her true identity from her nosy aunt and her meddling relatives. So far, the most "exciting" mission she'd undertaken involved escorting a clueless billionaire on a plane. It was dull work, and the three months spent laying low had felt like a lifetime. She could practically feel her skills rusting from disuse.
At just 13, fresh out of high school as the top student in her elite youth program and the provincial college entrance exam champion, Cassandra h
