Viata

**This story is undergoing an indefinite hiatus

In a world where the destiny of a royal is placed on their ability to ensure a pure bloodline, Queen Kassandre of Viata allows her husband's mistress to bear the child that will one day become the heir to the Viatan throne. That child is Athene Evelyn Theadora Brienne, Princess of Viata.

Now a matured adult it is up to Athene to not only navigate the ins and outs of the Viatan Court but also to find a husband to be king who will not abide by the ways of her cruel step mother but instead stand by her side.

It is up to her to ensure the safety of her people after over a decade of absence where her step mother allowed hatred and distrust to fester in the once loving and flourishing country but now there is the promise of an uprising to the south of the country with whispers of the true heir in their midst.

Now without the guidance of her true parents and in the vengeful arms of Viatan court, Athene must learn who she can and cannot trust and what lies in wait for the girl who was passed off as a princess but in truth is the bastard of Viata.