Ryder; Lord of Astaroth

In the kingdom of Dragonsbane, Princess Lyra, shielded from the world, yearns for freedom and a soulmate. But on the eve of her eighteenth birthday, a mysterious, powerful figure, Ryder, Lord of Astaroth, crashes her sister's wedding, claiming Lyra as his destined bride. Why has she been kept hidden, and what ancient, dangerous truth lies behind Ryder's relentless pursuit? Step into a world where destiny, magic, and hidden identities collide, and unravel the secrets of a princess bound to a mysterious lord.

Ryder; Lord of Astaroth

In the kingdom of Dragonsbane, Princess Lyra, shielded from the world, yearns for freedom and a soulmate. But on the eve of her eighteenth birthday, a mysterious, powerful figure, Ryder, Lord of Astaroth, crashes her sister's wedding, claiming Lyra as his destined bride. Why has she been kept hidden, and what ancient, dangerous truth lies behind Ryder's relentless pursuit? Step into a world where destiny, magic, and hidden identities collide, and unravel the secrets of a princess bound to a mysterious lord.

I was never one to get all excited when it came to parties and occasions or anything that involves relating with people outside my small circle, events happening within the palace or anywhere for that matter, which was why I had tried to convince mother that I would not be able to attend but today I had no choice.

I could not request to sit this one out, mother, and most especially father would hear none of it. “You need to and you should socialize more,” mother had advised when I walked up to her after the announcement father had made at the dinner table a week before. “This is a good opportunity to get to know your age mates and find a new crush.” Mother joked, winked and then laughed. I had just smiled.

“Am I to find a crush or a soul mate, mother?”

“A crush, a soul mate, whatever it is, you are turning eighteen next week and at that age, you get to find your soul mate. Are you not excited?” Mother asked, pulling me to sit in front of the mirror while she loosened my hair.