The Princess and the Orc

She was supposed to marry a prince. Instead, she's been claimed by an orc.Princess Amalia of Sherith has spent her life preparing to rule, navigating the demands of court and her father's expectations. When the handsome Prince Frederich asks for her hand in marriage, she dares to hope for a future of stability and alliance. But her dreams shatter when a reckless ride into the woods ends in an ambush—and a brutal rescue by an orc warrior.Drogath, leader of the Broken Claw clan, is no mindless savage. He's on a mission to save his people, and the fiery princess who stirs his blood might be the key to securing peace between their warring races. But when Amalia bargains for her life in exchange for marriage, she has no idea that orc customs make their union binding.Trapped between duty, desire, and the whispers of a growing war, Amalia must decide: fight the mate bond and return to the safety of her castle, or embrace the wild strength of...