Eliani's decision to become part of the Alpinon Guard, a dangerous military-like responsibility, comes after a failed cup bonding (in which she gave her heart and soul to a man for one year and a day) leaves her heartbroken. She promises herself she will not entertain another man's attraction to her no matter who he is or what promises he makes; she refuses to feel the same rejection and failure again. Instead, she prepares herself to take her rightful place next to her father as second-in-command, completely unaware that betrayal of the worst kind is on the horizon.

Turisan's main objective is to deliver his father's messages to an old friend, but he also wants solitude and peace that only the woodlands can offer him as he travels from Glenhollow. He is in high spirits as he leisurely strolls through the forest leading to his destination to congratulate Lord Felisan's daughter at becoming the next Governor-elect, but he quickly realizes he's being followed by an Alpinon Guard.

Fortunately, the guard becomes his guide into the Alpinon's main city, Hightstone, giving him a grand reception. But no one knows the traitorous actions being put in motion that will change them all.

THE BETRAYAL is a unique passage into a fantasy world that is new and fascinating. I am totally intrigued by the exceptional creativity of the characters. Now that I'm hooked, I am curious to read another installment.

Book Summary

The noble and magical aelven were riven by war when a rogue clan embraced a forbidden source of magic: the drinking of blood. In the bitter fighting that ensued, the vampiric Clan Darkshore were cast out of the aelven and driven across the Ebon Mountains. Stripped of their various clan colors, they were thenceforth known only as “alben,” hated and shunned. An uneasy peace now holds over the land, but it is whispered that Shalár, the beautiful and bloodthirsty queen of the alben, is readying a surprise attack to win back all that was lost–and none can say where or when she will strike.

The fate of the clans will depend on two young aelven lovers, Eliani and Turisan, who are blessed with a legendary gift: the fabled power of mindspeech. But this ability comes with great risks. Time is running out as the alben mount their attack–and their ultimate betrayal.