Taunting Death Series by Lady Kilroy

"I am not the damsel. I am the weapon their parents warned them not to touch."Legends say the fae only exist because our gods are dead. That we were originally the vermin that feasted on their flesh.As future Queen of the Dhadren Fae, I can tell you I've never wielded the power of a god.I feel nothing in this land of death and decay... more"I am not the damsel. I am the weapon their parents warned them not to touch."Legends say the fae only exist because our gods are dead. That we were originally the vermin that feasted on their flesh.As future Queen of the Dhadren Fae, I can tell you I've never wielded the power of a god.I feel nothing in this land of death and decay.An ancient malevolence has taken my home hostage with the curse of a blight, and for twenty years I have been rotting in this cage, stalked by a beast and hunted by shadows that lure me into the night. And even though my mind is screaming for me to follow them, to let them catch me… I need to survive this world. I need to become the liberator my people need. Because if I don't, I’ll become the crown to a kingdom of dust and famine. less

One, to fan the flames.Conláed is bound by duty and desire, willing to stop at nothing to protect Áine, even as her transformation threatens to tear them apart. The line between savior and captor blurs as he is drawn deeper into a love that may consume them both.One, the forged blade.Haunted by the shadows of his past, Damien walks a path of violence and vengeance... moreOne, to fan the flames.Conláed is bound by duty and desire, willing to stop at nothing to protect Áine, even as her transformation threatens to tear them apart. The line between savior and captor blurs as he is drawn deeper into a love that may consume them both.One, the forged blade.Haunted by the shadows of his past, Damien walks a path of violence and vengeance. Yet, with Áine at his side, he senses a flicker of redemption, a chance to forge a future from the ashes of their pain—if only they can survive the coming storm.Another, consumes the rage.Trapped in a web of ancient magic and cruel fate, Isolde struggles to reclaim her power and identity. In a world where trust is a luxury she cannot afford, every step brings her closer to a truth that could either set her free or destroy everything she holds dear.In the water, she will burn.The power within Áine is a curse she never asked for, a force that drives her to the brink of madness. As the world around her crumbles, she must confront the darkness inside, even if it means becoming the monster she fears most.**This is a dark fantasy romance with triggering themes** less