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

"His way of doing things is a little different to the rest of the tribe lands. Usually your suitors are chosen based on their closeness to the reigning royal."


Bae grinned, eagerly taking in everything that the Kumaian advisor had to say.


"If we're honest," Yìwù continued, barely stopping for breath, "it's usually a bit of a popularity contest. The seven royals that Reigning Prince Gimu has chosen are all people he believes encompass the values and traditions of Kumai."


"There's Alasdair, Prince Gimu's mate's nephew."


Bae could hear Armel chuckling in her head as he tried to hide his sudden bout of laughter behind a loud cough.


Caspet leaned over and thumped the Cankurian on the back.


I thought she said it wasn't a popularity contest... It's just nepotism instead, is that what she's saying? Armel's thoughts rang in her head.


Chapter 84: Writing To The Kumari