Kingdom of Exiles - Maxym M. Martineau

Exiled Charmer Leena Edenfrell is running out of time. Empty pockets forced her to sell her beloved magical beasts - an offense punishable by death - and now theres a price on her head. With the realms most talented murderer-for-hire nipping at her heels, Leena makes Noc, the leader of the assassins, an offer he cant refuse powerful mythical creatures in exchange for her life. Plagued by a curse that kills everyone he loves, Noc agrees to Leenas terms in hopes of finding a cure. Never mind that the dark magic binding the assassins oath will eventually force him to choose between Leenas continued survival... and his own.