The Fallen Princess, Scars of Royal Betrayal

Bastian carried me back to the Ivory Estate. He tenderly touched the scars left by the thirty-two Soul-rending Spikes on my body.

Everyone said my mother was a shameless maid who climbed into the High King's bed.

But he gave me dignity and honor. He told me, "Cass, you are the purest person in this entire world."

I naturally fell in love with him. When he was framed and drugged with a strong aphrodisiac, I lost myself in his kiss.

But when he sobered up, he slapped me hard in the face. "Cass