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

Bae didn't respond. She couldn't. Her mind was too focused on what she must now do to keep her family safe without jeopardising the entire realm. Her natural instinct was to return home. But that was not an option. She must stay in Canku and continue with the charade of claiming her mate. Why she couldn't just claim Armel right here and now was beyond her, except the other royals had to be given their chance.'


She recognised the magic's words as truth, taking a long, deep breath before replying to her uncle.


"There's been another attack on the castle. Adelred and Liri were out playing on the lake. They're alive but injured. We have no details."


Kael handed the crumpled note that Bae had dropped somewhere to their Uncle. As Ojo read the note, Armel came up beside Bae, wrapping a protective arm around her.


Chapter 22: An Attack On The Castle