Rose was at her side when they approached the great hall’s door, and squeezed Eira’s hand. She was out of her training leathers and wore a simple silver gown which resembled a long jacket with short sleeves. It was shorter in the front, revealing tight leggings, and billowed out in the back like a cloak. If it weren’t for Rose’s usual playful smile, she’d look regal.
“You’ll be wonderful,” Rose said.
She gave her sister a warm hug, then walked away and into the great hall, leaving Eira and Priestess Cynth alone. Eira pushed her shoulders back and straightened her diadem, despite that her heart sank as it begged her to turn and run.
No, it was time she behaved like the future queen and Chosen they all pictured her to be.
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For the past five years Princess Eira has run from her impending wedding. As much as she loves her goddess and kingdom, she’s searched the kingdoms for another way to rule as queen someday while also choosing her own husband.
Yet, Eira’s claim to the crown falls into jeopardy when her father, King Brennus, is poisoned and fated to a sleep of living death and Eira is next on the assassin’s hit list – who happens to be her stepmother, Queen Amelia.
After Eira escapes Queen Amelia’s clutches she journeys to the northern Paravian mountains in search of an enchanted cup to save her father.
Her quest is more than she anticipated with evading Queen Amelia’s guards, traveling with the one man she shouldn’t be with, and having to bargain with the ancient dragon guarding the enchanted cup.
She’ll have to decide how to save her family and kingdom, even if it means sacrificing her heart and all she’s wanted her whole life.
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Acknowledgments
I’d like to first thank my husband Joshua, who made this book possible. I wrote this story when all three of our kids were under the age of three. He was the one who watched our heathens every evening and all day on the weekends, making sure I got the work in. He believed in me when I didn’t believe in myself, and whenever I was close to giving up, he’d give me a pint of Ben and Jerry’s and tell me to make it work. He’s my best friend—even when he drives me absolutely insane—and I’m very lucky to have him in my life.
To my mother—I’d like to thank you for reading every single manuscript I sent your way. Like, all of them. And there were a lot. She’s my biggest fan, always has been, and has supported my dreams since I was six and writing my stories in crayon. I love you so much.
It was my grandfather Benjamin Narodick who told me I’d be a writer one day. Well, he first told me I’d be the president, so I hope he’s happy with my second choice. I think about him every day, and I miss his light. He was a father to me growing up and the greatest role model a girl could ask for.
To Charissa Weaks, an amazing writer, editor, and mentor. Without you taking a chance on me, I wouldn’t be writing this. When I received your letter of representation, I cried. You took a story that needed A LOT of work and made it into something I’m proud of. For that, you will always have my immense gratitude and respect.
To Ashley R. King, a beautiful soul and an amazing writer. You were my personal cheerleader throughout this process, and your hilarious emails made me choke on my coffee every morning. Your positivity and joy are gifts, and I’m so lucky I was able to get to know you.
And to Tina Moss, Yelena Casale, and the entire City Owl team, you’ve changed my life forever. Words do not suffice to relay my immense thanks.
And finally, a thank you to everyone who has read Margrete and Bash’s story. These pages contain my heart and soul, and I can only hope they filled you with joy. You are the reason I write, and for that, my thanks will never be enough.
About the Author
KATHERINE QUINN is a fantasy romance author and poet. She graduated from the University of Central Florida with a degree in psychology. She resides in Houston, Texas with her husband and three children.
Her love for writing began at age nine after she read her first fantasy series, Song of the Lioness, by Tamora Pierce. After that, she wanted nothing more than to be a dagger-wielding heroine. Unfortunately, it’s frowned upon to give a child a dagger, so she settled on writing about daring adventures instead.
Coffee is her true love, and she believes everything can be fixed with Starbucks and dark humor.
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Chosen of the Moon Goddess. Destined to rule. Fated to marry. A quest to save her family, kingdom, and heart.
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