The_Sweet_Sparrow

Beware the betrayals of fate. 
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Sterling’s blazing red eyes bore into Faye’s terrified gaze. “My little butterfly, don’t you understand? Once a dragon is gifted something precious, he will never let it go.”
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Faye Montgomery is a young, lower-echelon noblewoman caught in a game of imperial betrayal and death.

Soon after her mother’s untimely passing, Faye is informed by her drunken and depraved stepfather that in exchange for her family’s mounting debts, she is to be sold into a contract marriage. 

Her new groom is the most celebrated and fearsome knight commander in the Eastcarin Empire.... Duke Evan Sterling Thayer of Stanhall Lake.

Upon her first meeting with the stern and icy warrior, Faye comes to understand her situation is far worse than she originally thought. She realizes she has encountered the Duke in the past. 

The young bride now believes death would have been preferable to being sold into this heartless union with her family’s former adversary and the man responsible for her current unfortunate circumstances.

However, over time, even as she struggles to liberate herself from this abomination of a man, Faye discovers their red strings of fate are more closely intertwined than she once imagined.
      
They both have become unwilling puppets of the empire. With the many hidden agendas and secrets of those in power surrounding them, they will have to put away their differences and form an alliance if they wish to survive. 

This novel was my entry into the WPC Contest for July 2023! The support everyone has shown to it is greatly appreciated. The story is full of unexpected turns that you are sure to enjoy!

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{WARNING: Mature subject matter R-18} 
THE SEXY TIME STUFF STARTS AFTER CHAPTER THIRTY.

Disclaimer: THIS IS A WORK OF FICTION. ALL NAMES, CHARACTERS, ORGANIZATIONS, PLACES, AND EVENTS ARE EITHER THE PRODUCT OF THE AUTHOR'S IMAGINATION OR USED IN A FICTITIOUS MANNER.
                                   
Cover art is mine, so don't use it.

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The Dragon's Fated Bride

Faye felt the icy wind nipping at her flesh; She knew if she could feel it with Sterling's fur cloak wrapped around her; it had to be miserable for the boy.

As she approached the carriage, Faye heard the crunching sound of the snow under Andre's stallion's hooves, tethered to the coach. She sensed like his owner; he was eager to move out, too.

The Duchess feared for Tobias's survival. If he was to continue the journey on the back of Andre's horse, dressed as he was, his life would be endangered. The thought of him freezing to death while she enjoyed the safety of the coach was unimaginable in her mind.

It was time for Faye to take charge of the situation and make her first order as a Duchess. She was going to demand that the little boy finish the journey in the carriage with her.

Faye knew if she was going to have a fresh start at life, she could no longer act timid. Especially in front of those that were under her command or servants.

NEW HOME AT JOURNEY’S END - PART 1