When you've sacrificed your life, what more can you offer?

As the Vhalgenn, protector and pledged shield sister of the king, the twin forces of duty and honor govern my life, yet they may also seal my fate. These days, my world teeters on the edge of betrayal, and alliances shift like sand.

As a soldier, I'm sworn to defend my king, and with great reluctance, his spiteful queen. When the queen's life hangs by a thread and her hidden truths threaten to dismantle everything I hold dear, I plunge into a dangerous game of deception.

In shadowy corridors and through sun-drenched fields, every choice carries the weight of life or death. As I traverse the double-tongued landscape of court intrigue, I grapple with profound feelings for my king...feelings that could spark a war between the queen's tribe and ours.

With the future of a child hanging in the balance and the weight of my past bearing down on me, I face harrowing choices. Whether I honor my oath or violate it, any action I take may lead to my king's downfall.

In a realm where trust vanishes and treachery lurks in the darkness, the clash of desire and destiny haunts my every decision. I must uncover a path to protect those I cherish before the king I adore stops me, or it's far too late to matter...

Epic dark fantasy adventure with mythical creatures, unbreakable bonds of loyalty, and layers of intrigue and betrayal.

Written by a woman veteran, and dedicated to women warriors, whatever they may battle.

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