Crowned in Shattered Stars

<p><strong>The Once-Queen</strong></p><p><br></p><p>To stabilize the kingdom Zaria agrees to make a secret heir with the ruthless prince who tried to assassinate her. Twice. But now that he's flipped from disdain to desire she's sure the keylord couldn't mean her any harm. Most of the time. </p><p><br></p><p>To maintain peace Zaria's husband understands the shrewdness of their decision during this crisis. Ever practical she's <em>fairly</em> certain he wouldn't let jealousy threaten their well-intentioned scheming. </p><p><br></p><p><em>For Zaria the best way to strengthen the kingdom against their enemies is by doing what's right for the people and the people she loves most. </em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>The King's Brother</strong></p><p><br></p><p>To keep his family in power the keylord is delighted to have Zaria where he's always wanted her under his thumb. Or perhaps beneath a more... sizable appendage. It was meant to be after all -- the first-born princess was destined for the <em>true</em> first-born prince. </p><p><br></p><p><em>For Lazlian the best way to strengthen the kingdom against their enemies is by creating an heir with the woman he was always fated to possess. </em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>The New Prince</strong></p><p><br></p><p>To protect the woman he loves there's no lengths the Boy from Beyond wouldn't go to keep his wife safe. From the insolent keylord. From the developing threat of a horrific war. And if necessary from even himself. </p><p><br></p><p><em>For Kirwyn the best way to strengthen the kingdom against their enemies... doesn't matter. Not as much as she does. </em></p>