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

Kori was watching Bae closely, aware that her two mates were eyeing him sceptically. He didn't want to offend them but he was struggling to keep his eyes off her. He wasn't sure if it was just an inquisitive interest about his Kumari or if, as he was beginning to suspect, his interest ran deeper.


He had thought about her endlessly since they had last parted ways and the moment his eyes had landed on her again, he had felt as if he was coming back to life.


Nunsmen weren't known for demonstrating their feelings. Although not as tough as the Cankurians, the Nunsmen were known for their ability to survive. They could survive the harshest of the elements the Realm had to offer and the cool-headed approach that came from always being in danger, always slightly on your guard, meant that the Nunsmen were trusted with the upkeep of the Realm's only judicial court and prison.


Chapter 72: They Asked All About You