The 200-Year Bride Swap
It was bad enough that she’s the only one of the royal children with a blessing that means anything.
Athena, the goddess of war and wisdom. What a cruel joke. I’ve always suspected the gods have a twisted sense of humor. The other royal children all have their minor, worthless blessings. A trickle of magic here, a whisper of luck there, but nothing like Alicia’s gift. Her gift is potent, dangerous. And if she’s allied with Rocco, mate-tied to the fucking animal, it could elevate her to a position where she could threaten everything we’ve built.
She’s a bastard, yet more royal than anyone else in this palace. And she’s alive, defiant, and fucking thriving.