N E F A R I O U S

The daughter of a traitor is nothing, if not unwelcome. For Astrid Vandeleur it's much worse. Born with the ability to influence emotions and thoughts - she's seen as a threat...and a prize.

The Kingdom of Aetheros has been run by eight noble families for centuries, each believed to be descendants of the Old Gods - Fae. When the magic starts to dwindle and fade, noble young women- along with young women from any background that might exhibit an inkling of magic, are rounded up and taken to a finishing school called the Northern Tower to make them ready for a Lottery - a process that allows them to take their place within a new family, marry, and eventually reproduce a child of magical quality. When Astrid draws the name of one of the crown princes of Aetheros, she's thrown into a world filled with court backstabbing, assassination attempts, and a man that wants nothing to do with her.

With a rebellion on the horizon and Astrid's unwillingness to forget about her family, only one thing is for certain - everything comes with a price, especially magic.

Content Warning: This story contains depictions of violence, sexual content, and other mature themes. This book is intended for adult readers and discretion is advised.