Crowned in Agony

The people wanted a strong leader, and I had to prove that I could give them what they needed. They didn't want or need a weak woman who lost her stomach in the middle of her coronation, especially since it was a huge honor to be given Kaelen's blood.

I had been expecting the cup to be warm. But only the liquid inside was as I lifted the cold chalice to my lips and let the hot liquid dance over m