Bonds that Burn and Bind
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Last published Sun, Jan 28, 2024
Two hundred years ago, the Fae Prince declared a mortal woman would become his queen if they passed his tests. But all who have tried, have come back in pieces. Naturally, it has been some time since the prince's challenge has been willingly attempted, and 19-year-old Valentina Ashwood was not planning on ending this streak until she found herself on the wrong side of a forbidden border. Now Val must overcome three mysterious and deadly tests as she comes to terms with a dark secret from her past, that has the power to potentially destroy an entire nation, and her budding feelings for the Fae Prince himself. But if she fails, she'll not only lose her life but also doom an entire kingdom to a fate worse than death.
*A Court of Thrones of Roses meets Game of Thrones.*
*This story is already finished, I'm just really looking for reader feedback. Will be updated at least once weekly !
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