Witchbound King

Book One of The Ashen Veil SagaBy Hollye JaimeHe was raised to kneel before he ever learned to rule.Maximus has spent his life mastering restraint—tempering dominance with mercy, power with discipline. In a kingdom fractured by ancient bloodlines and rising rebellion, he has kept the peace by refusing to become the monster his enemies expect.But mercy does not silence prophecy.When a witch marked by ash awakens a forbidden bond neither of them can deny, the balance of power begins to fracture. Her fire answers his blood. His touch steadies her magic. And together, they threaten the order that has ruled the realm for generations.The Iron Fang Circle believes the crown can be taken.They are wrong.Because this crown was never claimed by teeth.It was burned into flesh.As war brews in shadowed halls and ancient factions rise, Maximus must choose between the kingdom he swore to protect—and the witch who could set it ablaze.In a realm where dominance is law and witch fire is feared, love may be the most dangerous act of rebellion.