Coming per fan request: this is a 150 page prequel novella. Enjoy!

People always told Akantha what was expected of her.

Hemmed in at every turn and surrounded by suitors who were far from suitable, her Uncle wanted her to take a man as her Protector, her people wanted her ready to lead, and her bodyguard wanted her to stay safe inside the citadel.

So when the First Daughter of Argos was presented with the option of playing court politics, or intercepting an ancient, terrifying enemy bent on slaughtering her people, her choice should come as no surprise to those who really knew her.

But the burden of duty carries a heavy price and Akantha will soon learn that the cost would be more than she ever expected.