The King in the Tower and Other Stories — Kendra Merritt

A desperate boy finds that when the sun goes dark, hope is the only magic left. A royal guard learns what he is willing to do—and willing to give up—to guard his queen. And an arranged marriage turns into political intrigue when a princess learns that her king is a prisoner in his own castle.All the Mark of the Least short stories are collected here for the first time in one volume! Read some old favorites and discover new stories, including a brand-new novella.This collection includes:When Quiet Comes to CallAria at the OperaA Galadon ExileBlood and HopeFaire-Weather MagicChasing WavesRisingTo Guard a QueenThe King in the Tower