He is sent to kill her, but she may end up redeeming him.

For Leonara, leaving the continent is the only option when a royal decree seals her fate. Fleeing execution, she finds herself on a ship bound for freedom, only to collide with the relentless assassin sent to end her life. She escapes him but runs into the midst of a battle between mythical creatures. Unexpectedly, the deadly skills of her would-be killer may be the key to her survival.

Armand has regrets-a lot of them. So when the king assigns him to kill the daughter of Lord Kendrek, he grapples with his conscience. Things only get worse when she runs off to a land that is both treacherous and forbidden. Duty binds Armand to capture her, yet a deeper instinct compels him to shield her from the dangers lurking in the shadows.

Read book 2 of 4 in the Shields of seiflands series. It is a self-contained fantasy adventure with a romance sub-plot, but the intrigues in the fractured world will continue in the upcoming books.