Mother Empress was warned about the dangers of having more than one heir. She didn’t listen.
After a tragic loss, the Fifth Virgin Empress is separated from her sisters and potential rivals. The only man she can trust is her newly turned elder, a mysterious ex-human with a dragon tattoo. He teaches her how to fight and survive, but all the empress longs for is an ordinary life.
No matter how far she runs or how hard she fights, Mother Empress’s favor has placed a powerful curse on her.
Only one empress can be worthy enough for the rise of the High Queen.