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 buried her head in the Duke's shoulder, hiding her agonized look while she sobbed. She was so grateful for this man who held her. She had always longed for someone to love her the way he did.

"Sniffle…sniff…sniff…"

The Duke heard her soft sobs and took his fingers to tilt her chin to meet his gaze. He claimed her lips with his, pressing over them, sliding his tongue between the seams. Compelling her to open her mouth so he could deepen their kiss.

A sense of peace swept over Faye. She placed her arms around the Duke's waist and caressed the taut muscles of his back. Wanting to feel every inch of this man and share her affection with him.

However, the tears and sorrowful ache in her chest would not stop. It was as if something had broken inside her. She buried her face in Sterling's chest so he wouldn't see her shamefully crying.

URGH!!! NGH!! Hic…Hic…

Even through her tears, Faye's quiet demeanour never slipped.

WE FLOW TOGETHER - PART 1