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

Returning to the palace for dinner, Bae was surprised to find everyone waiting for her in the dining room. Adelaide's arms were crossed, anger radiating from her eyes, permeating her magical essence with a darkness that was unlike her. Armel looked uncomfortable, as if he'd just witnessed something he wished he hadn't and Kael was just as angry as his younger sister. The only one that looked to be enjoying themselves around the table was Aunt Ji. Either she was oblivious to everything around her or she was entertained by the bickering siblings. Bae's father and Adelaide's father were both sat back in their chairs wearing matching expressions of disappointment.


The silence was heavy as Bae took her seat. What's happened?


Kael tried to talk to Adelaide about the way she's been treating you, he explained. It didn't go down well.


"I've done nothing wrong," Adelaide blurted out.


"Really?" Kael retorted. "You don't think you've been disrespectful?"


Chapter 58: Eruptions Over Dinner