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

You'll need to tell us if you grow tired, Caspet told Bae.


Although the child she was carrying was Armel's, Caspet was just as protective of it as Armel was. Bae could feel his protectiveness through the bond that they all shared.


Don't worry, I will, Bae sent back to him. Her mind was distracted, however. Kori was walking only a short distance ahead of her, alongside his grandfather. His back was covered in the furs that the Nunsmen traditionally wore to keep warm within their mountainous home.


Was she this distracted when she first found me? She could hear Caspet within her mind, but his question was not aimed at her, so she chose to ignore it. Instead, her eyes remained on Kori.


She couldn't understand why you'd barely talk to her and then we sort of became friends, Armel answered. It was the first time I ever saw her jealous.


Her mates' voices were quiet for a moment before Armel continued, but the first time she met Kori, I wanted to kill him.


Chapter 71: Forced To Rest