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

The sun was reflecting off the water, as it shone brightly down upon them. The ocean was only a short distance away as she sat with Cayden building a sandcastle. Prince Cayden had offered to make her a small sand replica of her home.


"But have you ever visited the castle?" She'd asked.


"No but you have. You can boss me around until it's perfect." His words were accompanied by a cheeky smile. Cayden was the sort of person that by his very existence could make the people around him happy.


Their afternoon together was pleasant and Bae was almost able to forget about everyone around them. Her guards were now the least of her worries. She had seven suitors who followed her everywhere. From where she sat with Cayden in the sand she could see five of them standing up on one of the cliffs. The only one missing was the one she wished was with them. Armel had been gone all afternoon with her uncle.


"You like my brother?" Cayden's question caught the Kumari off guard.


Chapter 21: A Letter From Bae's Sister