: Malia has no desire to be royalty and wishes to continue her vacation. Ryker, realizing it is unsafe for her to leave the area alone, strikes a bargain: if she stays for one week to help him find a suitable Queen, he will fund the rest of her trip and her flight home. Key Characters
: A central mechanic where the characters are supernaturally destined for one another, despite their initial resistance. Fated To Be King by Skye Alder
: Described as a "curvy girl with a heart of gold," she is a human outsider thrust into a world of shifter politics and ancient traditions. Major Themes and Tropes : Malia has no desire to be royalty