Raziel's Jewel

As a child, Princess Théa of Maragda was promised to Prince Raziel of Alyaqut. Once she came of age, the two would marry and bring her people's most prized jewel, the Life Ruby, as her dowry. But before the marriage could come to pass, her father unexpectedly broke the arrangement, kept the ruby, and severed all bonds between nations.Many years later, when a ruthless empire threatens to invade their lands, Théa is tasked to return to Alyaqut and offer the original marriage agreement in exchange for aid in the oncoming war. While Raziel is willing to help defend Maragda's borders, he has conditions of his own. But there is one more pressing thing keeping Théa from saving her people: the promised ruby is embedded into her body.Raziel's Jewel is a second chance light fantasy romance with a cozy setting.