Promise: A Prequel Novella

“My eyes will be the last thing you ever see.”

Unlike her sister Piper, who fantasized about Serrana’s elegance while growing up in the forest, Natalya never saw romance in the city’s stone walls. The fae sisters’ views on the life of a courtesan were similarly divided—Piper knew it was her destiny to attain such a distinguished role, while Natalya pursued other accomplishments, particularly those that could be earned at the end of a magical dagger.

Rising through the ranks of Serrana’s most dangerous thieves’ guild rather than those of society, Natalya has earned a reputation throughout the city. Merchants and sailors alike fear the sneaking, moonlit shadow of “the Blade.”

But when Piper’s Suzerain faces financial ruin, threatening Piper’s freedom, Natalya will stop at nothing to rescue her sister from the cruel, indifferent nobles of Serrana’s court.

After all, rescuing sisters is precisely what blades are for.

It will take all of Natalya’s cunning, her alliances, and the magical destiny she’s denied to free her sister. And even that may not be enough.

In this prequel epic romantic fantasy novella for the Heir of Lilith series, pain and blood mark the path to vengeance.

Beth Ball is a weaver of words and worlds spinning stories of druidic magic and the power of nature that span the epic fantasy realms of Azuria and Eldura. If you enjoy lyrical tales of action and adventure, dragons, werewolves, fae, wily foxes, and more, then grab your enchanted amulet, flaming longsword, poisoned dagger, or other mystical accessory of choice, and let's start our adventure!You can find more of Beth's work and the legends of Azuria and Eldura at bethballbooks.com. And if you're looking for playable, immersive adventures in Azuria, visit groveguardianpress.com.