The Pain of Beauty

This is an Apple Books audiobook narrated by a digital voice based on a human narrator.

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Maisie

My journey began in a dark enchanted forest in The Outlands. By cutting a rose, I innocently interrupted the evil Fairy Queen's plan to abduct Rylan, the High Prince of the Mortal Realm. And use him to conquer and rule all three realms—her own Unseelie Realm, the Seelie Court of the Light Fae, and The Mortal Realm.

She failed that day. But she has Rylan now and I must become his brother's High Queen, however begrudgingly and reluctantly. I love Ry. But I love his brother the High King, too. Or at least I think I do. I think I can. Maybe. Though I doubt I will ever love him as thoroughly and passionately as I love his brother Ry. Ultimately, though, my loyalties lie with my people, both mortal and fae. I wish it weren't so. I feel inadequate and ill-prepared. But I'm the only one who can save them. Prophecy demands it.

An ultimate battle is brewing. The air is black and thick with the tension. I can feel the impending horror and conflict even as I hope I have enough time to grow strong. Enough time to win the mortal people's trust. Enough time to engage my allies, fortify my defenses, and train my troops. But Rylan is dying in the Fairy Queen's darkness. His light and life are being snuffed out. I can feel his life force growing weaker by the day, slipping away.

My journey will end as it began, in the dark forest. I know this. I dread it, but it has to be so. I only hope, when the time comes, I will be ready. The Fairy Queen is a diabolical and powerful enemy.

And she's never been defeated…