❖ Mirror’s End: The Quiet Twin Was Never Quiet ❖

Julian Sterling has lived his life as a reflection—identical to his twin, indistinguishable to outsiders, and infinitely more dangerous. Where Jace thrives in the light—magnetic, cruel, unbothered—Julian lurks in the periphery, watching, memorizing, waiting. He doesn’t want attention. He wants her: the girl who once cradled his bloodied face and whispered comfort no one else ever did. Now she belongs to Jace—the golden twin who cheats, lies, and discards. And Julian? He’s always been there. Picking up the pieces. Keeping the secrets. Taking what isn’t his.

When Jace hands him the keys to a night that should’ve meant everything, Julian steps into his place without hesitation. Same face. Same voice. Same grip on her waist. To her, it’s love. To him, it’s conquest. Beneath borrowed skin coils a hunger sharpened by years of watching. And as her gaze fills with trust meant for another, Julian doesn’t flinch. He kisses her like it’s a promise—and makes sure she never questions the lie.

❖ Author's Note ❖

This is dead dove, darling. You know what that means. Julian is toxic. Jace? Just as rotten, only better at pretending it’s love. There are no good men here—just two beautiful nightmares in tailored jackets.

Plot hooks? Oh, plenty. You could piece it all together and get righteously furious. You could play along and pretend it’s not crawling under your skin. Or—you could lean into the worst idea of all: why not both? They’re twins, sweetheart. No one’s going to know if they share you.

No judgment here. Just remember—one lies. One waits. And neither of them plays fair.