Yu Tomofuji

"Sariphi's bond with Leonhart only grew stronger during their time apart. But her road to royalty is long and perilous...During a visit to the country of Bolstobas, a sudden insurgency threatens to destroy the trust between the lovers. Caught between his position as king and his relationship with Sariphi, Leonhart's faith is put to the test. Can he let her risk everything? Or will he protect her at any cost--even if it means betraying her beliefs?"--...

Sariphi has carried out her first official job as Acting Queen-giving a royal blessing to the newborn prince of the nation of Sarbur. That night, Leonhart summons her, and when they are alone, he tells Sariphi of his violent past, which only deepens their bond. But just as Sariphi is sure that nothing could ever come between them, she is tasked with an unthinkable duty...

"With the insurgency in Bolstobas settled, Sariphi makes haste to return to Leo's side. But the ocean is wide, and the dangers are many-soon pirates capture her ship! Rescue seems impossible as a mysterious army invades Ozmargo, leaving Leo torn between his duties as a king and his love for his queen. Will Sariphi survive her captivity and see her true love once more...?"-- cover page 4.

Intent on avenging Sariphis sacrifice, her childhood friend Ilya infiltrates the royal palace, only to discover her alive and well. When he demands her return, Sariphi refuses him outright, driving Ilya to make a desperate choice to abduct her from right under the nose of the beast king! But instead of giving chase, the king hesitates, paralyzed by doubt&Will Sariphi and Leonharts story come to abrupt close&?

"The ferocious King of Beasts rules over his subjects-animal and man alike-with an iron paw. In a display of domination, he demands regular offerings from the humans...but there's something amiss with the ninety-ninth sacrifice. Unlike her predecessors, Sariphi isn't afraid of the king! Will her insolence lead to a gruesome end...or a new beginning?"-- cover page 4.

The great success of the Grand Consecration prompts Chancellor Anubis to declare a momentary end to Sariphis trials, formally recognizing her as Acting Queen Consort. But shes not in the clear yet! Not only does this new role come with harsh consequences in the event of failure, it also has the aristocrats of the beast realm up in arms! In the face of such rancor, will Sariphis first task as Acting Queen Consort be insurmountable&?

"Sariphi s quest to petition the mysterious Witch of Shidai to translate the missive of peace seems destined to end in failure . But with the hopes of her friends and her beloved entrusted to her, Sariphi cannot afford to give up...! Will she gain the confidence of the witch and take the first step toward bringing harmony to humankind and beastkind? Meanwhile, the enigmatic Set whispers dangerous secrets in the ear of Leonhart s mosttrusted adviser,...

"Alone for the first time since she met the beast king Leo, Sariphi has had nothing but trouble on her journey to the desert city of Maasya. Matters get worse upon arrival as her new captain, Lanteveldt, is arrested on suspicion of attacking the local lord. But Sariphi's belief in him is unshaken, gaining her a true knight in shining armor. Now that Sariphi has a trusted guard by her side and the confidence to stand on her own, does Leo still have...