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

Sitting in the courtyard, Bae waited for Caspet. She was enjoying the five minutes of peace she had found. Feet on the chair in front of her and head buried in a book, she almost missed the moment Adelaide exited the palace. Adelaide made to turn back inside but Bae stopped her with a single word.


Adelaide did not speak. She didn't turn to face Bae.


Frustrated, Bae sighed, "You really are being very childish." That had Adelaide spinning on her heels, her expression furious. "Have you considered the consequence to the realm if you abandon your responsibility?"


"In that case, you're not just childish but selfish," Bae said coolly. Behind Adelaide she saw Armel and Caspet pulling up short, unwilling to interrupt.


"Me?" Bae stood to her feet slowly. "I'm not the one shrinking from my responsibilities. Have you considered that I have no say in who my suitors are?"


Chapter 59: Hon Doseo of the Kumari