Xiong Zhi ran away from her unwanted marriage. That day, Linfeng, her aide, died while protecting her. The man who she held dearly in her heart died in her arms. In her last breath, she uttered, "Never again to be weak...Never again wasted our precious time...I'll promise...In the next lifetime... I will protect you...and..love you..." Full of regrets she closed her eyes wanting to be united with the man in the underworld. However, when she opened her eyes she found herself in her sixteen year old body. Realizing she had a second chance, the cold, indifferent, obedient and meek young miss of Xiong family was reborn as a strong, sharp, vengeful, bold and confident woman. In this lifetime, she will fulfill her promise with no regrets. Of course, including seducing Linfeng again. ----------------------------------------------------- This novel is already available in Qudian Webnovel. Please add my book to your library as well ^^ This is my first novel and my original. English is not my first language. So please pardon me for any gramatical errors. All characters, name, place and plots are from my own world. So please don't plagiarize! The cover made by @silentscarlettt Thank you! :") Happy Reading (*^▽^*)

"For more than twenty years now the war between two powerful houses; House of Azaran the wielder of Fire and House of Eiran the wielder of Ice-finally came to an end." Her head limply leaned into his chest making him turn his gaze at her as they rock back and forth with rhythmic ease as the wave became gentler. Her wet and pale skin glistens like a glass under the moonlight, her long lashes clumped together due to being wet, her plump lips part slightly as she breathes. Golden hair afloat the dark water, like it's the only thing your eyes will see over the dark blanket of the sea that mirrors the night sky. She was magical. An ethereal beauty. "Who are you?"

Shadow Empire is the sequel to 'Ice & Fire, and the final book in the "Fate Of The Crown" duology. If you haven't read the first book yet, please read do read it before proceeding to this book. ❍ ☾ ⬤ She had been through hell for so many times now that all that's left for her to do is breathe through the fear and walk into the fire-for if she were to be burned then she'd burn brighter than fire and hell itself.