Betrayal & Banditry

<p><strong>She's a noblewoman turned thief.</strong></p><p><strong>He's the Sacred Prince.</strong></p><p><strong>Neither recall being betrothed.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>When Elspeth loses everything in one night for the crime of being born an elf she wants vengeance. Forced to resort to banditry in order to survive her forest becomes a safe haven for others dismissed by the Empire. But becoming the Bandit Queen isn't enough to compensate for the castle she lost; only the royal palace will do. To become the Empress though she first needs to save the Sacred Prince.</p><p><br></p><p>After a devastating decree Prince Otello intends to put his empire to rights and make restitution. If that means taking on a false name to better investigate the crimes committed against the elves so be it. Perhaps he can even locate the noblewoman who plagues his dreams like a lost memory. The last thing he anticipates though is the vexing maiden on the wrong side of the law - and his own growing desire to rescue her from the clutches of the Bandit King.</p><p><br></p><p>A prophecy of destruction tore them apart. Now a vision of doom will unite them.</p>