In a palace where roses bleed and secrets bloom, twenty-four brides are summoned to compete for the cold heart of the Vampire Prince. But when a human girl—naïve, mortal, and entirely uninvited—is chosen by an ancient invitation, everything changes.

She’s not a vampire. She’s not nobility. But she may be the key to Valerian’s curse.

Caught between deadly rivals, seductive rituals, and a prince who craves her blood and soul, Eloise must survive a game where losing means death… and winning means surrender.

If you love vampire romance, steamy palace intrigue, and a dangerously possessive male lead, welcome to the court of thorns, masks, and blood.

Chapter 9 - APPRECIATION