Bound To The Dark

Princess Emery has spent her entire life trying to earn the love and approval of her cold and distant father, King Thomas. Everything changes when she discovers the horrifying truth: he never raised her to inherit his kingdom. He raised her to become a sacrifice. Born with mysterious silver markings and a dangerous magic that has been hidden from her since birth, Emery is meant to be used in an ancient ritual that could awaken a darkness buried beneath the kingdom. Rather than accept the fate her father chose for her, Emery escapes the palace and crosses into enemy territory. There, she encounters Ash-a feared, dark, and dangerously attractive fae prince she has been taught to despise. Ash should be Emery's enemy. Instead, he protects her. Forced together by a mysterious magical bond neither fully understands, Emery and Ash begin searching for the truth behind her powers, her mother's death, and the prophecy that has shaped both of their lives. Their uneasy alliance quickly becomes complicated by an attraction neither of them wants to admit. Every argument pulls them closer, every touch strengthens their connection, and the line between hatred and desire becomes increasingly difficult to find. But Ash is hiding secrets of his own. As Emery discovers just how deeply her father's lies reach, she realizes the prophecy may not be predicting her death at all. King Thomas has deliberately twisted the truth in his pursuit of power, and the bond growing between Emery and Ash could either give him everything he wants-or become the one force capable of destroying him. To survive, Emery must stop being the obedient princess her father created and decide for herself what kind of woman-and ruler-she wants to become. And Ash must decide whether he will obey the destiny written for him or risk everything for the woman he was supposedly born to destroy. Their kingdoms have made them enemies. Magic has bound them together. But loving each other will be their choice.