The Patriarch's Court

The Patriarch's Court

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[SEQUEL TO TREACHEROUS WITCH] Valerie Crescent is the most powerful sorcerer in Maskamere. Taken captive by the Drakonian Empire, she's been forced to serve her sworn enemy: Lord Avon, the Emperor's son.Two years after the Empire's conquest of Maskamere, Lord Avon has successfully put down the resistance and finished off what remains of the royal family. Or so he thinks.When Valerie is possessed by the queen from beyond the grave, he acts swiftly to remove the threat--by taking Valerie to his homeland, Drakon, where magic doesn't exist and the queen cannot follow.Trapped and powerless, Valerie must find a way home if she is to regain her freedom. But she's not the only one in trouble. Lord Avon's actions in Maskamere have caught the attention of the Drakonian Senate, and there are plenty in Drakon who would see him fall.In a court of lies and intrigue, Valerie and Avon may have to learn to rely on each other to survive.• • • This is a sequel to Treacherous Witch. Read that first to avoid being spoiled!Content warnings: Mature themes, violence (including torture), references to slavery…

Treacherous Witch

Treacherous Witch

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𝐒𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐡𝐢𝐦. 𝐇𝐞'𝐬 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐫. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐦 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬.Valerie Crescent once had a promising future. In the land of Maskamere, blessed by the magic of the silvertrees, she was ready to begin her training as a priestess.Then the Drakonian Empire invaded, and Valerie lost everything.Two years later, Maskamere is a vassal of the Empire. Dressmaker by day, rebel by night, Valerie embarks on a mission to restore the silvertrees and free her country. But when an assassination plot goes wrong and Valerie is captured, she is taken prisoner by the very man she tried to kill.• • • 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡 is a twisted tale of secrets, lies, manipulation, and, of course, betrayal. Expect scheming, ambitious characters, hidden magic, court intrigue, and slowburn enemies to lovers.Content warnings: Mature themes, violence (including torture), references to slavery…