Kingdoms of New Series by Lynn Howard

Prince Ahrkyn wanted only to serve his people. As a member of the Royal guard, his only true goal was to keep his family and residents of his region safe.Until Mother Universe gives him a brief glimpse of his future in the form of beautiful brown eyes.An obsession begins until he finds himself wandering the woods in search of the source of this vision.While he’d fought the urge to Claim a woman or sire an heir, he could now think of nothing more in life than to make Freyda his... morePrince Ahrkyn wanted only to serve his people. As a member of the Royal guard, his only true goal was to keep his family and residents of his region safe.Until Mother Universe gives him a brief glimpse of his future in the form of beautiful brown eyes.An obsession begins until he finds himself wandering the woods in search of the source of this vision.While he’d fought the urge to Claim a woman or sire an heir, he could now think of nothing more in life than to make Freyda his.Until he learns she is the stepdaughter of his people’s greatest enemy.Princess Freyda wanted freedom, freedom from her gilded cage, freedom from her dictator stepfather, and freedom from the future he had planned for her.She never dreamed her attempt to flee her region would send her into the arms of a man her heart and soul immediately called home.As the stepdaughter of the Emperor, she has always been expected to obey. And when she runs into the arms of the enemy, her stepfather is determined to make her bend to his will using any means possible.Now, they both have to pray to Mother Universe that Prince Ahrkyn and his guards will get to her side before she is broken – mentally, emotionally, and physically. less

Ahdeben’s new role as head of the guard was one he took seriously. Now that his closest friend ruled the southern region of Mhahzin, he was determined to keep the Royal Family and the residents of the area safe. Unfortunately, that meant he had to put his decades long dream of Claiming a mate of his own on hold. He couldn’t allow anyone or anything to distract him from his duties... moreAhdeben’s new role as head of the guard was one he took seriously. Now that his closest friend ruled the southern region of Mhahzin, he was determined to keep the Royal Family and the residents of the area safe. Unfortunately, that meant he had to put his decades long dream of Claiming a mate of his own on hold. He couldn’t allow anyone or anything to distract him from his duties. But now that Elven women are allowed to join the men on the Royal guard, he finds one woman in particular more than distracting. She has possessed him mind and body. Dhamora’s goal was to protect the women of her region who’d been victimized for far too long. The moment females were permitted to join the male Elves in training to become a member of the Royal guard, she didn’t hesitate to volunteer. She knew there were plenty of men who didn’t want to see a woman in any form of leadership. She didn’t expect to receive the constant stares and glares from the head of the guard. But as time passes, she begins to wonder if he’s glaring because he resents her position or if he’s staring for the same reason she can’t seem to keep her eyes off him. The Elven world is fraught with violence. Unfortunately, she and the rest of the guard find themselves the target of assassination attempts. All Dhamora and Ahdeben can do now is pray to Mother Universe that they will have the opportunity to explore what is growing between them before the enemy tears them apart. less