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A Crown of Shadows

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Time 4h 38m

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In a world where werewolf royalty is bound by the whims of tradition and the edicts of a powerful council, Scarlet Davis finds herself thrust into a life of grandeur and constraint. Her journey begins with a dramatic turn of fate-a forced marriage to Hunter Stern, the brooding and controlling king of a kingdom on the brink of instability. The marriage is not born out of love but necessity, designed to stabilize the kingdom after the sudden departure of Hunter's previous intended, Isla.

The grand wedding, a fourteen-day spectacle of opulence and tradition, marks the beginning of Scarlet's new life. Yet, the wedding is a mere façade, a lavish cover for the cold reality of her situation. As Hunter remains emotionally distant and manipulative, Scarlet grapples with the restrictions imposed upon her, including a cruel ban on shifting into her true wolf form-a stark punishment for being a "sea dog," a wolf type deemed unsuitable for royalty.

As Scarlet navigates her role within the palace, she is haunted by the betrayal of a marriage that was meant to symbolize unity but instead exposes a chasm of emotional emptiness. Hunter's controlling nature and refusal to mark her during their wedding night reveal a deeper, more disturbing truth about their relationship-a façade maintained while he seeks solace and satisfaction elsewhere.

In the shadows of the palace, Scarlet must confront her own desires and fears while wrestling with the limitations placed upon her. Her struggle for acceptance and autonomy unfolds against a backdrop of royal intrigue and personal betrayal. As she faces the realities of her new life, Scarlet must decide whether to conform to the expectations of her role or fight for a sense of self-worth and freedom amidst the darkness of her new world.

"A Crown of Shadows" is a poignant tale of love, power, and self-discovery, set in a world where the line between duty and desire blurs, and every choice carries the weight of destiny.All Rights Reserved

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