Caitlin Denman

Death gave her the throne, now death is how she'll keep it.
She may be called the Blood Queen, but Layla will do anything for her kingdom's peace.
As queen of a kingdom plagued by murders, Layla struggles to live up to the expectations her parents had of her. Whispers of rebellion and dissent grow daily, and a murderer stalks the townspeople.
In agreeing to marry a foreign prince, she hopes to find a way to bring stability back to the land. But, she fears the marriage, unlike her parents, will be devoid of love.
On the eve of her betrothal's arrival, Layla sneaks away and enjoys one last passionate night with a stranger. But doing so threatens everything her parents laid out for her. As more lies come to the surface, Layla will do whatever it takes to keep her kingdom safe--even murder.

Blood Queen

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Little did I know that would be the day I earned the title which would strike fear into my enemies.

From then on, I was known as the Blood Queen.

"For what it's worth, Lia, you can trust me."

In his dark chocolate eyes I could see how earnest he was. They almost sparkled with con-viction. My stress left me as I realized I'd somehow made a genuine friend in my time here. I placed my hand on his forearm,

The color drained from his face as he stared at me. His eyes widened in shock to see me here. I watched as the knot in his throat bobbed up and down.

Flicking my wrist, my knife whipped out from under my shirt as I dove over the bar at him.

I knew it was his blood, and the thought made me smile maniacally.

There were only two options here. Either Brandt, the man that I trusted with everything, was deceiving me. Or the man on his knees before me, a man I was falling for no matter how hard I tried not to, was lying to me.

"And if you try to hurt me again, I'll cut off your favorite appendage."

"Next time you disobey me and attack my betrothed, I will hold you down while she slices your throat open. Is that understood?"

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