Throne of Ash

Bloodbound, book 1

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For as long as I can remember, we have been at war. My land, my people, constantly threatened by the only suitors capable of taking us down for good. One false step and we are ruined. My world is split amongst 4 powerful nations and being a princess and sole heir to the throne of one of them comes with great responsibility. Growing up I was told stories of a world at peace. A place where fire, earth, water, and air signs alike all coexisted in harmony. I used to daydream about such a place. Refusing to believe what I was being taught about what life would look like from now on. I always believed there was another way. However, It has long since become clear to me that there is no other way. We have been at war for a century. It is time for that to come to an end. My enemies foolishly think me weak because my mother refused war and bartered for peace. I am my mothers daughter and I do wish for peace but make no mistake that I am also my fathers daughter, a monster feared across the globe, and when it is demanded of me; I will rise.