Absolution

Meeting Viktor wasn't by choice. Falling in love was unavoidable. But since we united, I've faced death threats, betrayals, and near death. I was ready to give up, but then our children were born. They're the air I breathe and convinced me we'd reached our happily ever after.

I was wrong.

Our enemies have yet to learn that I will move heaven and earth for my babies. I wasn't born a Manarch, but they should fear me since I am a lioness who will kill for her cubs. I will burn this city to the ground if it is the only way to protect them.

By the time I teach them what Viktor has always known, our enemies will be on their knees, begging for mercy, but it will be too late for them then.

The Manarchs show no mercy when it comes to family, and I am the new hierarchy of their realm.