111 parts Complete MatureGod of Storms
Book I in the Ruined Gods series
The kingdom of Brumefall knows better than to wake their grief-stricken King. His rage is as relentless as the storms he commands, his wrath a legend whispered in fear. Yet a reckless dare leads Princess Aura Valienne of Elarion to do the unthinkable-climbing the fortress and rousing the slumbering storm after more than a century.
Now, there is no escape.
Faced with an ultimatum-death or servitude-Princess Aura is bound to King Gabriel Ashford until he decides she has paid for her mistake. But her royal blood is undeniable, and even as a prisoner, she refuses to break. There is more to Aura than just her lineage, and the Storm God senses it from the moment he sets his eyes on her.
The longer she remains in his realm, the more the Princess realizes the feared King is not just a monster, but a man haunted by loss and fury. Despite the danger, she finds herself drawn to his tempest.
Lord Adrian Lockworth, King Gabriel's closest friend and confidant, offers Princess Mary Valienne a place in the castle, ensuring the sisters do not have to be apart. His quiet admiration and gentle guidance offer a refuge amid the chaos, but as fate tightens its grip, even the softest hearts may be tested beyond anything they ever imagined.
Some forces should never be woken.
And some storms can never be tamed.
"You locked me in like a prisoner."
"You're not a prisoner. You're alive. There's a difference."
"You think that justifies it?"
"I think it kept you from being killed," he said flatly. "So yes, I do."
Aura narrowed her eyes. "And what if I don't want to be safe at the cost of my freedom?"
"And what if I don't want to lose you at the cost of your pride?"
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