The Reaper and the Rose

"A violent storm erupted without warning. Blood ran cold, and the criminal fled. She cried, for she had not elected to be a monster. She was a rose that masqueraded as a daisy. The thorns she bore were not her choice."

Her arrival was unanticipated. His kindness was unexpected.
A Drow, who earns a living by hunting down dangerous beasts and criminals, begrudgingly agrees to play bodyguard for a dryadic forest elf, as well as her son. The woman in question became a fugitive after accidentally killing the prince.
She's running from the royal guard, and he's running from his need for love.
There is danger everywhere. They will constantly face threats, persecution, and dire circumstances while they uncover the greater danger that is slowly building.
Will they be able to protect each other from harm? Will they be able to destroy the plans of a rising evil? Will they allow themselves to love, even if their lives and their hearts are at stake?

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Other Notes -

This book is pretty vanilla. It'll get a bit steamy, but there is no smut. You can tell your mother it's clean :)

There will be violence. The ML has many shiny swords. He will use them.

All artwork in this book, including the title page, is my artwork. Do not use or post my artwork. Thank you!

Posting frequency:
During the summer, you can expect me to post 1-2 chapters a month. When my college classes start in early September, I won't be able to post as frequently. I may churn out a chapter every two months if I keep at it.
Keep in mind that I value quality over quickness. If the chapters don't come out fast enough, you can always entertain yourself by yelling at me in the comments.

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