Check out this exclusive for Wattpad readers - a prequel novelette set in the world of the Kanin Chronicles, the exciting trilogy by New York Times Bestselling author Amanda Hocking Set five years before the events in the Kanin Chronicles, Bryn Aven is struggling to find her place in the secret kingdom of the Kanin-a realm as beautiful as it is treacherous. Born of mixed heritage, fourteen-year-old Bryn has never felt like she completely belonged. Now, with the summer sun thawing the frozen province, the yearly King's Games are about to begin, and an opportunity has arisen to squire for the popular guard, Konstantin Black. Now Bryn can prove herself and earn the respect she craves. With her best friend Tilda by her side, Bryn is more determined than ever to show the Kanin kingdom what she's made of. To find out more about Bryn Aven and the rest of the Kanin Chronicles, please visit: http://www.hockingbooks.com/amanda-hockings-books/kanin-series/

Nora knew everything was about to change. The night before the hardest day of her life, she flees what she considered her home once. All she wants is escaping the chaos, if only for a few hours. What she would have never expected is finding him. Blake's voice roots her to the world again, making everything else fade away. And just for a night, she let's herself be brave. Be reckless. An unwavering connection is forged between them, and something is set into motion. Slowly, unexpectedly, Blake will turn into the only anchor in a raising tide of grief. But a promise Nora made to the person that mattered most to her in the world holds her back from reaching for Blake. From holding on to him. How could she betray someone so important? Will Nora be capable of keeping her word, even if that means losing Blake and drifting away?