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The Dragon's Kiss

WARNING: This novel is unfinished The first time she saw him, he was surrounded by flames. She couldn’t clearly see his eyes, but his gaze burned every part of her skin it lingered on. Surely if the legendary beasts ever had existed, he would be one of them—one of the dragons. **** Kel has spent her life as a palace guard, hiding her mysterious ability. When sent in the princess's place to form a marriage alliance with a neighboring kingdom, she is captured by enemy soldiers and taken to the Serin Empire. The ruler of Serin is a terrifying and coldhearted man, but he seems to have taken an unusual interest in Kel. How long will she be able to keep her identity and abilities a secret under the constant gaze of the Dragon Emperor? ---------- !!Slow burn romance!! ~I own no rights to the cover image~

Currer · Fantasia
Classificações insuficientes
251 Chs

ONE HUNDRED ELEVEN: Crimes Against the Empire

No, let's trust the emperor. 

Kel shook her head, trying to stop her whirling thoughts as she took an unsteady step forward.

Trust the emperor.

Despite her attempts to push her doubts away, there was a single question she couldn't help but ask herself.

If her actions ended up being the catalyst that led directly to the slaughter of all the Subterran people… Could she live with herself?

With each step down toward the main floor, the heaviness hanging over her shoulders seemed to press harder. 

The path the emperor had used to lead them back to the main passage was the same route she'd taken with Alaia. She had sworn it was.

So how did they end up on a raised terrace with a perfect view of the main floor--so perfect that Kel could see exactly how many Subterrans were crowded in discontent, poised to charge at any minute?