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

"You're kidding?" Bae's mouth dropped, her eyes wide. She looked utterly horrified at the mere idea that the realm would be interested in something as personal as her fertility.


"It's okay, Saki." Armel took her hand in his. "You can just tell them we don't need them." His words were laced with an arrogance that even had Bae giggling.


"Should we put odds on that?" Kael asked.


"Are you seriously suggesting placing bets on when I will fall pregnant?" Bae asked indignantly.


"Great idea," Ojo said as he clapped his hands together. "I think we'll hear within the week."


"We'll never hear that soon," Bae laughed. "It's just not possible."


"Sure it is. The Kitsune will tell you."


Bae wasn't sure whether to believe her uncle or not.


"I say two weeks," Kael added. "Adelaide?"


Adelaide looked apologetically at her younger sister before she opened her mouth to say, "three weeks."


Armel's eyes were on Bae as he considered her. "Three days," he said after some consideration.


Chapter 34: Placing Bets