Bite Back
READING AGE 18+
Champlyn Wyleen, the daughter of a Nobleman from the North Blue. Mid-30s, a misfit, an outcast, past her prime, according to most suitors looking for a political marriage between kingdoms. Out of allies and nowhere to turn, with the country on the brink of economic collapse, Wyleen's father offers his homely daughter in exchange for protection. Big Mom accepts, seeing Wyleen as nothing but a doll, a pawn to use to her advantage. Trying to be reasonable, Big Mom asks Wyleen what use she could offer to her, or face the choice of slavery, or risk it all by spinning the roulette wheel for her freedom.
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Lazily opening her eyes, Wyleen blinked as her eyes adjusted to the bright light of the infirmary. Coming back into consciousness further, she could feel the mask on her face forcing air into her lungs, making her cough as she tried to breathe on her own. Pulling the mask from her face, gasping to fill her lungs properly, she noticed the need……
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