Daughter Of Ash and Night
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Daughter of Ash and Night
In the vampire-ruled kingdom of Varneth, where humans are little more than pawns in a deadly game of power, Aliana Everan has always been nothing-an unwanted daughter, a shadow in her father's household, a stain upon his noble name. Born to a concubine and despised by her stepmother, she has spent her life enduring cruelty in silence.
But when she is falsely accused of treason and sentenced to death, fate takes a dark turn. Instead of dying, she is bound by blood to the most feared man in the kingdom-Kaelith Veyne, the forsaken prince.
The firstborn son of the vampire king, Kaelith should have been heir to the throne. But his mother was a witch-an unforgivable sin in Varneth. Branded as an outcast, he was cast aside in favor of his younger, purer brother. Yet, the magic in his veins makes him more powerful than any royal would dare to admit.
Now, fate has tied them together-an unwanted human girl and a cursed prince.
Thrown into the treacherous world of vampire politics, Aliana must learn to navigate a court that thrives on deception and bloodlust. As whispers of war stir in the shadows, she soon realizes that being Kaelith's mate does not mean protection-it means becoming a target.
And as enemies close in from all sides, she must answer one question: Is Kaelith her salvation... or her doom?
Betrayal. Blood. Power. A love that could bring a kingdom to its knees.
This is the story of a girl who was meant to die, and the prince who was never meant to rule.
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"Did he do this to you my queen?" Dark onyx eyes searched her own for an answer. "It does not signify." She said bitterly. "It is none of your concern, my lord. Good night." Before she could turn away, gentle hands gripped her in place. She met the lord before her's eyes again. "It is taking all the restraint I possess, your grace, to ask this as a man of my station should. Did he do this to you?" His face was hard, and body pulled taut. She could feel rage vibrating off of him. She gulped at his words. "It does not matter what he does to me, he is my husband and your king." She hissed, hoping she could deter his wrath with the threat of death. "It does not matter who he is, I will tear him limb from bloody limb." He clearly did not seem to care. Fuck... Princess Kassyra Callysto of Alvrya's life is turned upside down when her father suddenly arranges for her and her twin sister to be married off to the crown prince and his younger brother of Faraveil, a small and weak kingdom, for seemingly no reason. Dark violent twists and turns ensue in this fantasy- thriller as Kassyra tries to survive marriage and the politics and intrigue at court. TRIGGER WARNING: This book is mature for a reason there are themes of sa and abuse along with child loss and a lot of violence. Please read at your own discretion.
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