Prologue
Amaris mother was the kings favorite, even to this day. She started out as a slave. Taken away from her homeland to serve the king of Timpeall. Upon laying eyes on Amaris's mother for the first time. He immediately sought to make her his concubine. Time passed on and she became pregnant with Amaris which brought them newfound joy into Amaris parents lives. Amaris fathers love and devotion never wavered from her mother even after Amaris was born.
Amaris was her father's favorite child until the birth of her brother. Her brother had the charm of both their parents. Leaving Amaris out of her father's love and affection. In the beginning, Amaris was heartbroken but as time went by... she understood. Her brother was her father's firstborn son and was to be the ruler of the kingdom after the passing of their father.
He needed certain attention that she did not. Soon she realized that she was just a female. A daughter. A pawn to be used so he may gain power and wealth. Amaris no longer heard from her father as her mother bore more of his children. She never heard from anyone except for her mother who still loved and cherished her.
But she soon became the forgotten daughter of the king... until the day of her 18th birthday.
