Kayla Maya

The Aspen Rain Kayla Maya

THIEF. SMUGGLER. ASSASSIN. Orphaned at a young age, Piper has lived her entire life as a girl without a purpose. Raised by a group of nuns, she was trained to become a ruthless fighter. From killing those with a high price to smuggling oppressed fae creatures, Piper has become the most notorious mercenary for hire. But the night the Scorian Empire washes ashore, Piper becomes entangled in a job that even she can't refuse. Badly beaten, bloody, and alone, Princess Aspen has asked for Piper's help. Hidden deep within the Forest of Gold and the Sea of Lost Voices lies magical artifacts that could prevent the Empire's siege and gain Aspen back her throne before it's too late. Within the folds of Aspen's memory is a map that leads to the Forgotten Empire. A place that had once thrived with life. A place that was once said to hold untapped magic. If Piper can find the artifacts, she can prevent Scoria's siege and gain Aspen back her home. But with enemies on their heels, Piper has far more than Mages and love to deal with on her hands.