In the Wake of the Wicked (The Veridian Empire, #1)

by V.B. Lacey

“I want you to know, I do think you can do this. Break the curse and win the Decemvirate, that is.” My eyes snapped up to meet hers. “Oh, don’t look at me like that,” she said with a tired chuckle. “You’re good, Rose. Just like your parents.