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

Armel kept his distance, choosing to sit with Bae's father to one side. So used to having him at her side, Bae felt his absence and from time to time she'd look his way, hoping that he'd get the hint and come join them. Reading his thoughts, it didn't seem to be done out of jealousy.


I want to give you both time. His thoughts were softer than she expected. I've had you all to myself but he should at least get to escort you alone to his own damn Claiming.


When did my Cankurian mate get so soft hearted? She teased silently as she shook hands with yet another Laoshian.


Bae had no idea how to respond so instead of stringing a few, almost meaningless words together, she directed all the emotions his words had conjured within her, right at him.


I love you, Bae. Sincerity rang through his words. Everything I do, I do for you.


Chapter 63: Celebrations