Yi is a retired warrior of the World Kingdom who has lost everything he loves—his home, his wife, and his daughter. Tulip is an abused child of a prostitute with a special ability—a secret that will put her life at risk if the wrong person learns of it. As war and political intrigue threaten their home, fate brings Yi and Tulip together. This novella is an excerpt from first novel in the series. Enjoy this introduction to the Asian-inspired fantasy world of 3 Kingdoms!

Yi, a retired soldier, has lost everything he loves—his wife, his daughter, and his home. He seeks refuge from his heartache by plunging into a secret mission for the World Emperor. The assignment takes him to the doorstep of a brothel, where he witnesses the madam beating a young girl. Drawn by the child’s striking resemblance to his lost daughter, Yi rushes to her defense and negotiates for her purchase—after all, how hard can it be to care for one little girl? But between the child’s inquisitive nature and the dangerous secret she carries, he gets more than he bargained for.