Of Brides and Blood: Magic and Monsters: Book 2 | K. L. Ziggler
Since the day her family was killed by monsters, Nathalie has been waiting for one revenge. Shes spent years training as a monster hunter, just waiting for her chance for vengeance against the king that failed to protect her family. The opportunity for revenge comes through a paid assassination, but not against the king like Nathalie had hoped.
The king is dying, and a coup is rising. Before the kings son, Prince Cahir, can take the throne, he must choose a bride through the Rite—an ancient ritual that prevents a new ruler from being crowned without marrying and siring an heir. If Nathalie can kill the prince before he completes his Rite, she will have her revenge, while the resistance will have a way to take over the throne. It is a chance Nathalie cant refuse.
Posing as a guard to his potential brides, Nathalie will find herself face to face with Prince Cahir—an alluring and cocky man that will test her resolve to end his life. Especially when she realizes she isnt the only one after the prince. Cahir carries secrets of his own—ones that put Nathalies plans, and heart, at risk.
Nathalie swore she would never fail again. But with the growing desire between her and Cahir, she will have to decide if her need for revenge outweighs the feelings she has for the prince. A prince she cannot have. A prince to be betrothed to another. A prince who may die by someone elses hands if she cant stop it.
She cannot let herself fail again.