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

When he showed no sign of continuing, she asked, "what else did they ask?"


"They wanted to know if we'd spoken and if I liked you."


"Liked me?" Her voice was strangely high pitched in her own ear.


"Yes. I told them we had, although briefly and that I thought very highly of you." His voice was a quiet yet strong tenor that caused Bae's mind to tumble about, somewhat disorientated. Somewhere just outside of her focus, she could just make out her two mates' laughter within her mind.


"They asked after your mate, Prince Armel too," he continued, oblivious to the effect he had on her.


"That he was alright but less handsome than me," he replied with a wink, before glancing back to where Armel was walking beside Caspet. The glare on his face told Kori that the Cankurian knew what he had said and he was not impressed. Stifling a smirk, he returned his attention to the Kumari.


Chapter 73: No Sensible Subject Falls In Love With His Queen