In Darkest Times: Astradell Chronicles
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An ancient darkness.
A newly found kingdom.
Terrifying love and a shocking truth.
There is no way back home.
"These things only happen in fairy tales." She murmured to herself. Looking out the window it was a sea of gray. Like she was watching the waves far below the ocean. Thunder rumbled in the distance. She took a shaky breath, a dread began settling over her. Turning Kenrick and Mattan stood behind her. The door between them they stood hands clasped behind their backs.
"Life becomes stranger then fairy tales more often than not." Extending his arm she crossed the room, lacing them together. Sighing they strode out the door, a group of guards escorting them to the square. A coronation. An execution. Trying to steady herself she could feel it all coming apart. Along with the chilling realization.
She would die trying to save it all.
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