He laid his hand over mine, patting it like I was a horse that needed calming. “Do not fret, Inali. I would not give my daughter to just anyone.”No. Only someone who had 5,000 gold coins to spend on a woman he’d never even met. __________Three years ago, a plague swept through the Rak'si kingdom, eliminating half the female population. Now, women are sold and traded like prized cattle. And a noble girl named Inali is among the most expensive.When her wedding day arrives, Inali has no choice but to marry her purchaser.But will she be bound to a man? Or a monster?Deeply romantic and packed with action, the Ink and Tarnish series is perfect for fans of Renée Ahdieh's "The Wrath and the Dawn" and Roshani Chokshi's "The Star-Touched Queen."-- This is the first episode in a fantasy romance serialization. New episodes will be released every other month. --