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Lorelai is an unwanted princess; a puppet in the hands of the royal family.
Born weak and raised loyal only to her kingdom, she has no real power and is constantly abused by both her stepmother and her son. 

Her value lies in one thing only––marriage. Thus, she is to marry Duke Kalder, an old but powerful and influential man whose previous wives have all gone missing under mysterious circumstances. 

That is until she meets him. 

Tall, dark, strong, mysterious, irresistible, seductive. 
The King of Lycans. The King of Beasts. The Gypsy King. 
One who was once a slave now controls the biggest and strongest, most feared kingdom of the continent. And for some reason, he has his eyes set only on Lorelai.

Important note: this is a historical fantasy novel and in its context, the word "Gypsy" is only used as a name of a nomad tribe and is not used as a slur.

Stolen by the Beastly Lycan King

As the rest of the guests were busy mingling and enjoying their strong drinks, Lorelai and Rhaegar were discretely escorted to the secret gambling room below the main banquet hall of the royal mansion.

It was hidden behind an unmarked door at the end of a narrow hallway, concealed within the mansion's winding architecture.

Once they entered the room, the princess widened her eyes in astonishment.

Dimly lit by sconces with green-tinted glass, the room was draped in rich burgundy and velvet black, casting an atmosphere of dark mystery and allure. Tall curtains framed the walls, and the ceilings were decorated with intricate carvings of mythical creatures, adding to the room's enchantment.

A massive, polished ebony table occupied the center, surrounded by plush leather chairs with golden clawed feet. Soft, smoky tendrils from burning incense filled the air, mingling with the heady scent of aged wine.

The Gambling Room, Part I