Dawn of the Cursed Queen by Amber V. NicoleAsk her, boy. Ask her what she begged the stars for and what lives now. Ask her what she ripped from the very heavens. And then ask her if she cares. The old blood runs through her veins. Nismera and her legions rule the realms as Samkiels power fills the sky. With him gone, she strives to solidify her spot on the throne, no matter the cost. Dianna struggles beneath the weight of half truths, lies, and deceptions. After overcoming what she thought was

But somehow fate finds Ben trapped by a blanket of snow at Kira’s farm

She is terror knocking at the gates

how to kiss

Alone at last but for a few uninvited companions―a near-mythical wolf

I worry that nothing can keep us from getting burned

and when he sets his sights on golden boy Brandon

The problem is

He might call me sunshine

a lumbersnack by the name of Agnarr

We've been forced on a trip from hell with people we hate

blood intrigue and heart-pounding action

and she sees little choice but to surrender herself in the exchange—again