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

The dream's revelation still lingered as I watched the Onyx Court's castle come into view through the carriage's small window. I had chosen not to mention the contents of my dream to Callan. What good would telling this male the story of how my mother abandoned my brother and I do? He would only pity me, and I definitely didn't want that.

The moonlight shone bright, reflecting its light onto the castle's beautiful dark stone walls. If this castle were anything like the Seafoam Court's castle, then I imagined the inside would match its court's name as well.

We were approaching the doors of the castle when Callan spoke, drawing me from imagining the different ways the inside could look.

Chapter Nineteen