Carbon & Crystal

<p>Kaelen a shadow-forged elven assassin lives by ancient codes in a world pulsating with future tech. </p><p>His mission: reclaim the stolen Heartstone the very source of his clan's fading magic from the brilliant ruthless CEO Anya Sharma. </p><p>But when a rival corporation's hit squad targets Anya Kaelen's mission shifts. Bound by an unforeseen twist of fate-and a desperate contract-he's forced to become her protector the very person he was sent to eliminate. </p><p>Now navigating the chrome canyons and digital underworld of Neo-Tokyo Kaelen finds himself trapped in a deadly dance between duty and a burgeoning forbidden desire. </p><p>As Anya's empire crumbles around them revealing layers of deceit and a deeper conspiracy Kaelen must choose: avenge his people or save the woman who's stolen more than just his magic-she's stolen his heart. </p><p>Can ancient magic survive in a future without a past especially when its guardians are falling in love with its captor?</p>