A River Of Shadows
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In a kingdom teetering on the edge of collapse, Alaessa Luciair, a young queen thrust into power, struggles to navigate the treacherous politics of court and the shadows of betrayal lurking around every corner. Haunted by the weight of her family's legacy, she forms an uneasy alliance with Rivers Blacken, a brooding wanderer with a past as mysterious as the scars on his body.
When a plot to overthrow the throne is uncovered, their journey takes them far from the safety of the palace, forcing them to confront mercenaries, shifting loyalties, and secrets buried deep in their hearts. Rivers' connection to the mercenary leader Dain-a man who bears an uncanny resemblance to him-sparks a web of tension and hidden truths that Alaessa is determined to untangle. As the twos' violent clash reveals the fractured bonds of their past, Alaessa finds herself drawn into a dangerous world of family feuds, betrayal, and forbidden love.
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