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

I would not be surprised if the entire palace could hear her wailing.Marcus clenched his hands into fists. “If we don’t act now, the next thing she breaks may not be a vase. Take me to the queen.”


Demetrius reached for the rope in his pouch. He tied Marcus’ wrists together. “So she doesn’t have a fit seeing you walking around unbound,” he explained.


“Fine, let’s just get on with it.”


The councilman escorted him out of the room, assuring the armed guards outside that they needn’t worry. The young lads were as white as the linen robes they wore under their armor.


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