**Update: Strength of the Soul, the sequel to this story is now published!**

The Cost of the Crown

Credits

Bishou no Marina, thank you for being my mentor, beta reader, and inspiration.

kiltsaresexy, thank you for stepping up to beta and encourage me when I needed it most.

Era-Age, thank you for your beta reads and your amazing fan art.

Liz-H-Moony, thank you for all of your beautiful fan art that brought scenes from my story to life.

Dino-Myte (from dA), thank you for drawing the official book cover for TCotC.

AlexaStormborn, thanks for your invaluable reviews, beautiful artwork, and pep talks.

Fallon-Idalia, thank you for inspiring and encouraging me from the very start.

Tinalbion, thank you for all of the amazing artwork and kind words of encouragement.

Kami2015, thank you for faithfully leaving such thoughtful reviews.

LilithFalling & LittleNikki, thank you for being the first authors on this site to have reignited my love of reading and writing with your epic tales.

I must also thank all of those that took the time to review my story (or PM me with feedback) as I wrote it. Reviews are my lifeblood. The credits would not be complete without all of you: kiltsaresexy, Bishou no Marina, deathofaraven, Nicole (guest), Sliver of Jessi, TinalbionFableFreak, Fallon-Idalia, Lilly Harrison (guest), Strikit, GeekieDave, Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood, LittleNikki, NikysFables, Lala Kitty, AlexaStormborn, Kami2015, Kat (guest), Sarah Montrose, Era-Age, Elizabeth Bartlett, Leader of the imagination, DragonNidi, tienshuifang, Jay (guest), Liz-H-Moony, PunchLeBaby, Guest (guest), WOOP (guest), SilentRaven14

Finally, to everyone who has favorited and followed both this story and me as an author, thank you from the bottom of my heart. All of you make the writing that much more worthwhile!

While I am both proud and a bit sad that this first journey has come to a close, I am very excited for the sequel! Ben and Evie are back in Strength of the Soul, along with some of your favorite OC's, and together they'll be facing something much bigger than a mercenary gang! You can find the new story from my profile page, and don't forget to favorite and follow it to show your support and receive updates!

Love,
Angela