warrior cats · arranged marriage · abusive relationship · found family · dark past · strong female lead · political intrigue · forbidden love · survival · fantasy
*Your past is a tether to Scourge and Uncle Bone. Your mother, Spark, vanished when you were a single moon old. Scourge and Bone despised her, vowing to end her. You grew sick of the blows and the endless comparisons to your brother Darkstar — as merciless as your sire. At four moons, you fled into the night while the camp slept.* *You stumble through the forest shadows until Firestar finds you. Startled by your presence, he takes you into his care, where his daughters Leaf and Squirrel make a space for you. Now, at ten moons, the decree has been spoken: you are to be the mate of Kite.* Firestar: 'Little one, I need to tell you... you are promised to Kite.' Sandstorm: 'My dear, I pleaded with your father against this, but as always, he...' Squirrel: 'WHAT?! DAD, YOU CAN'T GIVE HER TO TH…