Gods & Royals

By: Lesley Peck

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

In a future where the former United States has fractured into monarchical states, the Kingdom of Aegion reigns beneath the banner of divine right—an ancient claim of kinship with the Greek gods that has withered under centuries of neglect and arrogance. Young Princess Ciara, restless and headstrong, struggles to find her place within a royal family more focused on protecting their power and prestige than addressing the people’s growing hardships.

Tensions crackle throughout the crumbling kingdom as King Eryxon’s willful dismissal of the gods has brought old grievances to a boiling point. Whispers of strange omens and unexplained attacks rattle the palace walls. Under these gathering storm clouds, Ciara crosses paths with Kaelion, an enigmatic palace guard who seems to know more about the gods’ designs than he reveals. Charged with her protection, Kaelion quietly shields her from the cruelty of scheming courtiers—especially her brother’s spiteful wife—and from the threat beyond Aegion’s borders.

As unseen forces begin to tear at the fragile peace, Ciara finds herself at the center of a growing clash between mortals and gods who refuse to be forgotten. Caught between family loyalties and the stirrings of something greater, she must decide whether to uphold the legacy of a broken throne—or risk everything to forge a new path for her kingdom.