A prophecy names one true moon. 
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Lyria has spent her entire life in the shadows — scorned, scarred, and invisible. The illegitimate daughter of a king who pretends she does not exist, she has learned to want nothing and expect less.

But when fourteen alpha suitors arrive to compete for her sister's hand, five of the most powerful men in the kingdom cannot seem to stay away from the girl they were never meant to notice.

Each one is powerful enough to shake kingdoms. Each one is drawn to her in ways that defy reason. But Lyria can only choose one, and the road to that choice will cost more than she ever imagined.

And Jacinta will burn the kingdom down before she allows Lyria to take what she believes is hers.

I am sorry about the manner in which the date ended. I truly enjoyed my time with you, and I did not wish for it to conclude as it did.


I am also sorry for being obtuse. I ought to have realised there are very few people who would dare strike you. I should have thought of it at once, yet I did not, and for that I apologise.


I am sorry that you must endure what you do. I ought to do less to make you uneasy or distressed, yet instead I seem only to do more of it. I hope you may forgive me.


The cherry pie is for you to eat. The colour pencils are delivered as promised. I hope you shall make good use of them.


And perhaps, one day, you might grant me a drawing. Yes, I am shamelessly asking for one. When time permits, I should greatly value something created by your hand.


Chapter 225 - The Note