[COMPLETE] When Zara walked in on her boyfriend sleeping with another woman, she cursed God for the lack of good men in this miserable, modern world. Then she woke up in a romantic land of honorable Knights and the Royal Court. There, Zara is stunned to find herself one of eighteen women called The Select, from which the handsome, powerful King will choose his bride. She finds the magnetic King compelling. But her dashing Knight Defender has declared his love—and vows to save her from certain death: Tradition requires every woman in the Select who is not the King’s chosen bride to be executed to cover her family’s shame. Yet, the King is also making his intention to win Zara clear. None of this would matter if it was just a dream. But Zara is soon forced to accept that this is no fantasy. Which means each man—and his love—is real. And this world is a deadly nightmare. As the tension between the two men grows, Zara must make a choice. But how can a woman choose between a powerful King and a deadly Knight? Especially when either would kill to keep her? Are you #TeamKing or #TeamKnight? COVER IMAGE: Copyright (c) 2023 Author AimeeLynn
~ ZARA ~
"Zara," David sighed. "This is Erik. My brother."
He raised one hand in greeting, smiling awkwardly. "Hello, Zara. It's nice to finally meet you."
I just kept staring at him, searching his face for something to reassure me that I wasn't seeing double.
"Zara," David said quietly, "I'm sorry, but Erik has an urgent request and I think… I think you're the best one to make the decision because I don't trust myself."
Erik glanced at David, then back to me, then cleared his throat. "I know this is a shock, but David said he'd told you about me and… and I need to ask you for something."
"Me? What could possibly—"
"Emory," Erik said, and all sheepish uncertainty fell from his features. Suddenly I was facing my husband when he was determined. Resolved.
"I'm sorry… but… what?!"