Alexis_Mcnair

A young woman, trapped in a world of oppression, yearns for freedom. Devaney, a victim of a cruel fate, is forced into a life of servitude. Despite the darkness that surrounds her, she finds love and hope. However, her master's sinister plans shatter her dreams and exile her to the mysterious Netherrealm. In this perilous world, Devaney must navigate a complex web of power, love, and betrayal. 
  With the fate of the realm hanging in the balance, she must unlock her hidden potential all while fighting an internal battle within. 

WARNING: while this book contains spice, mentions of SA, murder, and explicit language, it also includes a slow burn, fated love. with sexual tension and then full on spice. this isn't a 'why choose?' novel, but the FMC does explore her options.

Netherrealm

"Cursed? How?" I searched Callan's face, finding nothing but a burning anger simmering behind his eyes.

"A sickness. The land is slowly losing its ability to produce adequate crops. The people here…" his voice trailed off. "They are starving, falling ill, dying."

I hadn't noticed anything sick about this place. Everyone I have seen so far seemed healthy. No one looked starved. I had seen gardens outside of Seafoam Castle just the other day when I arrived.

"Everywhere?" I pressed. Callan took another sip of the blood. Gone was the heat that had consumed me only moments ago. It was replaced with an icy chill. A coldness that reached deep into my bones.

"There are signs of the curse in almost every court. You have not seen any so far because Seafoam Court has yet to suffer. It has worked its way from the top."

Chapter Fifteen