An Undying Queen - Kayla McGrath

Seasons after killing a king, assassin and necromancer, Valine Desdemon is stepping into the first role she was hired for-companion to the potential brides for King Malik Amir of Adraali. Only now, Malik is her secret love and jealousy is a new monster.

Unlocked after recently discovering her heritage, the depths of Valine's magic are unwittingly explored, drawing out abilities never thought possible. The kind that would paint a target on her back if anyone knew.

All the while, alliances are forging behind the scenes, preparing for war, including those from their enemies.

When Runell makes an unexpected power play they are forced to act before they lose their own ground. In a last ditch effort to sever a budding political marriage between rivals, Valine and a select group return to the kingdom she fled long ago. But the journey spells more dangerous ramifications than they imagined and they discover their defense of the empire may cost them everything. And, in order to succeed, they must be willing to claw their way through every obstacle on the continent.