The Master's Puppet Bride

Skye Sullivan is betrothed to Gideon Hale, Grand Master of the Celestial Medical Sect, a rumored ruthless killer. To save her life, she buys a puppet identical to herself to marry in her place, then goes into hiding. Assassins attack the wedding procession. Gideon Hale dispatches them, discovering a puppet. Enraged, he orders the Sullivan home razed and a search for Skye. With her home destroyed, Skye is alone. Hiding, she is surrounded by the Celestial Medical Sect's Black-Clad Guards.