Most people in Ios know better than to challenge Vivarre and its powerful navy. Queen Thea, however, is not afraid to challenge anyone who gets in her way. For years, her kingdom has been supported by pirates. They sail the Iosian sea and raid any ship they come across for resources.<br><br>When Thea takes the throne she is challenged by enemies and allies alike. Though women can be warriors, they can never be true rulers. She hopes to change that belief, but she cannot do it alone. Driada is the only female pirate enlisted in Ios. She has served her kingdom faithfully for years, her dedication inspired by her father’s work on the royal ships. When she sees injustices being done against innocent people, she cannot simply sit idle while they suffer.<br><br>When these two bold, powerful women meet, it is obvious that they must form an alliance to keep Ios safe. But this alliance quickly shifts from being solely a political move, to one of the heart. Thea is forced to decide which path will lead to victory -- fighting Vivarre without divine help or betraying her promise to never bow down to the gods ever again.

Thea

“Indeed. As you pointed out, I did not put in enough effort. There’s no denying it.”


“If you think an apology will change my mind, you’re mistaken.”


“Hardly.” Marcus walked over to one of the statues of Penelopia. She was nearly as tall as him. Her expression was fearful, and she appeared to be screaming. He touched the statue’s reaching hand. “I was hoping we could let the goddess resolve this matter.”


“How?” Aella asked, suddenly sounding much less infuriated.


“If she has use of me, she would let us know, wouldn’t she?”


“And how do you intend to ask her?” Circe asked.


He shrugged. “You would know better than I, wouldn’t you? Especially considering my shoddy attendance.”


Aella nodded. “There would be no harm in asking her for guidance here.”


Chapter 25