The Perfect Traitor

Ace smirked, playfully rubbing his thumb against Gwen's bottom, and asked, "Do you still despise me?" At that moment, her heart wasn't the only thing experiencing a mix of emotions. Gwen held a different perspective on hate. To her, it was a necessary fuel, a means to an end. She had dedicated her life to hating the Queen of Paria-Drae, whose reign of terror had destroyed countless lives, both within and beyond her borders. The queen's thirst for power was unjust, and Gwen saw it as her duty to dethrone her, even if it meant joining forces with their enemy, Estril's army. Concealing her true identity as a Paria-Drae native, Gwen aimed to remain low-key and focus on her mission. Enter Ace Puckett, the son of a renowned military veteran, whose life was shaped by the military base he called home. Gwen instantly disliked him; his arrogance, fussiness, and undeniable charm grated on her. Struggling to keep her eyes off his captivating smile, she managed to gain his interest through her strong determination and refusal to chase after him. With the weight of her Paria-Drae citizenship and the desire to reclaim her homeland's honor, Gwen found herself increasingly challenged by the persistent presence of Ace, making her mission more complex than she initially imagined.