Married To The Beast King

She was promised to a prince. She was given to a beast.Princess Elara of Veyndell believed her future was already written: a royal wedding, a golden crown, and a life beside Prince Adrian, the man she trusted with her heart. But when war threatens his throne, Adrian makes a secret bargain to save himself. He gives Elara away to Kael, the feared Beast King of Thornvale, and lets her believe she is nothing more than a sacrifice for peace.Beyond Thornvale's black forests and iron gates, Elara expects cruelty, chains, and a monster waiting in the dark. Instead, she finds a king as dangerous as the legends claim—and gentler with her than any man has ever been. Kael is ruthless to his enemies, merciless on the battlefield, and worshiped by those who fear him. But for Elara, his hands are careful, his protection is absolute, and his devotion borders on ruin.What Elara does not know is that Kael recognized her the moment she entered his kingdom. She is his fated mate—the one soul his beast will love, protect, and never willingly release. As betrayal claws its way into the light and Adrian moves to claim what he sold, Elara must decide whether to return to the prince who traded her freedom or surrender to the dark king who may have been hers all along.