The Unlawful Offspring Kindle Edition

Set in 1873, in Murphy California...Blythe lived her entire life following every rule and regulation set for her. Never straying for fear of what would befall her as it befell her father, mother and sister. Living her life under the thumb of her mentor and most diligent suitor.Unfortunately stumbling upon her demise, she is tortured and tormented by that very man, barely making it out alive. Bloodied and left for dead, Mercy takes a risk and saves her, keeping her life hidden. As she is forcibly pried from the only home she had ever recognized, Blythe is thrown into the jumble of secrets her parents left behind.At the instruction from her Den Mother, Madam Mercy, she is sent in search of her sister. Who did not die as everyone thought she did. Journeying to the Institution where her sister was last seen, Blythe encounters a man named Elias roaming the halls. Gunning for his freedom Elias strikes a deal with Blythe, his freedom for the help of finding her sister, Birdie.Together they face the trials and tribulations that meet them at every bend, revealing more than the location of her sister. Discovering Arbor, the man that single handedly brought their lives to hell, they decide to lean on one another.Growing closer, Elias and Blythe realize they have more in common than they ever imagined, making them rethink the way they saw each other.Deciding to risk their lives they attempt to shift the power balance that has amassed the town for nearly two decades and in the process find Birdie, the person that brought the two of them together.But can they pull it off or will it end as the past has already dictated?*Trigger Warnings pleased be advised* Physical violenceGoreMurder SA Dubious consent Child abuse Mental illness Body image/ shaming CaptivityTriggering language and behavior Read more