A Vow in Vengeance (Immortal Desires #1)

Royal Decree

Henceforth on this day, the first of Ninth Month, mortals will undergo the Selection each year, a reaping of one hundred souls as penance for their cursed uprising.

Each of the nine remaining mortal territories will submit to the Selection process at random, and without defiance, or summon our fury.

Failure to appear at the Selection will result in forfeiture of life and/or property.

These souls will never see the mortal lands again.

Pray for our mercy.

—Signed,

King Altair of the Seraphs,

King Silas of the Druids,

and King Eldarion of the Elves