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

As angry as she was with her sister, Adelaide was delighted to be home in the castle. Although it was late and most of her siblings were in their beds, those that were still awake had been waiting to greet them when they arrived.


Niso and Donan had been eager to hear about her time in Laoshi as they clung to their elder sister. Pansa was quieter, her eyes shrewd as she considered Adelaide.


"Why are you here?" the Nunwoman Princess asked.


"I..." Adelaide struggled for an answer, a feeling of sudden shame taking her by surprise. Mortified, she felt her cheeks stain red. "The Kumari asked that I check in on you all here." The lie stumbled out of her mouth, an evident falsehood.


Chapter 85: Perhaps You Were Wrong