The 31st Consort Novels & Stories

“We have sat in silence for four years while the throne remains empty of a crowned King. You rule as a Lord, but you have failed to find your father’s killer. How can we trust the security of our borders when the murderer walks among us?” “The investigation is complex, Nix,” I responded, taking my seat at the front. “The toxin used was rare and left no trail. I will not hang an innocent soul just to satisfy your impatience.” “And what of this… Consort?” Prida interjected. She was a tall woman with sharp features, known for her loyalty to my father. “The rumors say she is more than a blood mate. They say she is a distraction. That she weakens you by refusing to offer up her blood.”