Taradil’s life is about to change, and she doesn't like it.
Six hundred years ago, humans conquered Veridac, the ancestral home of the elves. In the process, the evil human king and his descendants were cursed.
Malvad, the new human king of Veridac, extended an offer of treaty with the neighboring kingdom of Gaul. As part of the treaty, he requested a Gaulian elf as a bride in hopes of breaking the curse once and for all. The elven council chose the unlikely Taradil to become his bride.
Now Taradil, who would much prefer to drink until she passes out at her favorite tavern, must travel to Veridac. Her best friend, Prince Aleric of Gaul, will accompany her on the journey to negotiate the first peace treaty in over six hundred years between their kingdoms.
The past that she buried long ago threatens to consume her. Can she face the demons that haunt her, or will Taradil give in to the hatred of the past and destroy this chance for peace?
This is book one of a duology.
As Taradil faces the demons of her past and everything comes to light, will Malvad remain by her side?
Having escaped an attempt on her life, Taradil must search out the culprit before they hurt her or someone close to her. She doesn’t know who could possibly be guilty as more and more suspects crop up. Her best friend, Prince Aleric, and possible future husband, King Malvad assist her in this hunt.
As Taradil starts to fall in love with Malvad, she must do whatever she can to break the ancient curse that has been placed on him by the last elven princess. Will she be able to break his curse and save his life? Or will he die like all of his ancestors before him?
With the search for the attacker and the cure for Malvad, Taradil’s past starts to come to light. When everything is revealed, will love be enough to keep Taradil and Malvad together, and will she have the courage to face the past?
This is book 2 of the First Being Novels and the conclusion to The Drunken Elf.