Thorns of Deceit

The Beast Within

By: Ivory K. Rose

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Skylar carries two burdens: the power to summon the kingdom’s deadliest weapon—the Gryphon—and the secret that she, Duke Anathemark and confidant to the Crown Prince, is actually a woman.

Serving as the king’s lethal puppet, Skylar must hide her identity until her unborn brother can claim his birthright… or risk being exploited in far more degrading ways than as a weapon alone. But as she aches for the prince who believes she is nothing more than his trusted friend, her facade becomes an increasing burden to bear.

When an enemy princess arrives to secure a royal alliance, the sight of the prince with his intended bride is torment enough, but his relentless need to keep Skylar close—still blind to who she is and how she feels—cuts deeper than any blade, leading to her fateful choice.

Disguised as a mysterious noblewoman and planning to vanish forever, she attends a royal ball for one last glimpse of the man she loves. But when betrayal strikes, Skylar faces an impossible choice: let the prince die… or summon the Gryphon to save him, exposing a lifetime of lies and risking the consequences of high treason.

Perfect for fans of Shadow and Bone and From Blood and Ash, this dark fantasy romance weaves forbidden love, ancient curses, and the devastating choice between duty and desire.

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