Sequel to Carmine The Princess of fate. A foolishly hopeful scribe. Both of their lives were tied by fate the moment they met; to kill Princess Carmine's mother.  Only Princess Carmine's fate is predetermined, while the Scribe Janilla's is left to the whims of her master and the watchful shadows around them in this grim fantasy. So, the blood is colder when Carmine waits on the wolves and lions to finish their dinner of enemies, Carmine kills. That doesn't mean Carmine wants her mother amongst those chewed bones. Janilla must craft Carmine's story, the story of Elam's conqueror. The question Carmine must ask herself, is her fate, the decision Carmine wants to make? Either way, Carmine's army and Janilla can only hope to not die before writing that decision. ***Mature Content Disclaimer*** Graphic depictions of war and violence.  Mentions of sexual assault and it used as a weapon of war.  The various manifestations of bigotry such as transphobia, racism, misogyny, etc. Depression. Suicide. Updates monthly on the 25.