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

Bae was hyperaware of Armel's attempts at reining in his jealousy. No matter how much he failed, she could sense his effort. For the most part, his protectiveness was unnecessary though. Six of the seven men around her were not hers. She knew it just from talking to them and so she kept them at a slight distance.


She enjoyed talking to them, however. Prince Hisoka and Prince Blake were highly entertaining, keeping her laughing for most of the morning. Prince Oliver and Percy were keen to impress her and Prince Chung and Hyun were very attentive. But the one that had really caught her attention hadn't said a single word to her. Prince Caspet merely sat at the table, eyeing her uncertainly. He seemed nervous. Caspet's magic was softer than Armel's and it wasn't cold like Kori's. It was a soothing flow of warmth, promising to encompass her. She struggled to keep her eyes off him as she wanted to memorise every detail.


Chapter 56: Reining In His Jealousy