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

Aunt Ji smiled brightly at her niece. "You must be tired after your journey," she said as she led them through the doors of the palace. "You can rest this afternoon before your welcome feast."


"There's no time," Bae responded. "I need to see the Prophetic Scholars.


"Does it need to be done today?" Ji asked.


"I think so," Bae replied, unwilling to budge. Her mind had been made up back in Shiro.


"You're so much like your mother," Aunt Ji said, a subtle smile playing at her lips. "That was the first thing she did when she came to Laoshi too."


"Yes. She had to know everything, your mother; every prophecy, every theory." Ji's expression grew serious. "I think your mother was convinced that the prophecies were close to realisation." Her eyes curious but her mouth stern, she watched her niece closely.


Bae was about to respond when her aunt said, "I know it's important, Kumari but I think you might need to postpone meeting with the scholars."


Chapter 54: News From Shiro