Heart of darkness
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Marriage was never something Aurora Whitmore wanted, especially not a loveless one with the heir to the Redburn throne, Damian Redburn. She hated him and his family, they were ruthless, villainous and wicked. Slaughtering village after village, kingdom after kingdom.
Now to be Queen of this sickening monarchy, she never thought, she never wanted to be a queen.
Though as Aurora fights for her freedom, a powerful enemy is lurking in the shadows, ready to strike.
Will Aurora be able to get free? Or will she be doomed to this lifetime of pain and suffering?
Find out in 'Heart of Darkness'
Contains-
~Swearing~
~Abuse~
~Blood and gore~
~A badass heroine~
YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!
(Book 1 of 2)
Hopefully everyone will read the trilogy instead of just this one!
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