Hanleigh loves books more than nearly anything in the world; whether its reading them or writing them, Hanleigh just can't get enough. She's read more books than she can count and owns more books than some libraries.

Trust was a liberty that as Kumari, Bae could not afford, especially after the murder of Bae’s mother, the late Kumari.

The Kumari bloodline had to continue regardless of the cost, even if it was the life of someone she loved.

There were only two things that a Kumari should trust; magic and her seven mates.

The race was on for Bae to find and claim her seven mates before she had to defend her realm from an unknown enemy.

With them, she still might not win, but alone she would definitely fail.

Kumari's Kitsune

Logically she knew he was right. She was not responsible but it didn't make the guilty feeling go away. Trying to distract herself, she turned to Adelaide.


"Are you looking forward to going back to Laoshi?"


Adelaide grinned enthusiastically, her smile lighting up her entire face. Adelaide was definitely the sensible one of their fourteen siblings and yet here she was, smiling like a five-year-old who had just been offered a slice of cake.


"I can't wait," Adelaide replied. She continued on for a good twenty minutes, telling everyone who would listen about all the awesome things they would see in Laoshi. She barely stopped for breath, much to Bae and Armel's entertainment.


I bet she passes out before she stops speaking,' Armel was saying silently as Adelaide continued to tell them about the giant libraries.


Bae stifled a giggle before replying, You'd like that, wouldn't you?'


Chapter 47: Adelaide's Excitement