K'aen (book)

K'aen is a prequel to Moonlight Rose, which is the official first book of the Moonlight Rose Universe. The name is taken from one of the pivotal characters, K'aen Firatep. It is set within the years Hete 8 to Hete 11.

Story
K'aen begins in an environment of uncertainty as Miran recovers from the last lingering effects of the Aiaen-Miranen War. Hange-Runec Ikaera III has settled into his role as a double agent of Miran, working for the Council of Leaders while also carrying out the orders of the Aiaen empress, Ekani.

Using various long-distance assignments for the Council of Leaders as a cover, he has been covertly assassinating the children of the former Ari de, Ransir Sjiin. Over the past three years, he has managed to eliminate all but two of the remaining daughters. Plans to finish his tasks are delayed, however, when he runs into unexpected complications that arise as the Council of Leaders brings Hange's intended-by-law to Mi-Fe Cie.

K'aen Firatep has never seen a city like Mi-Fe Cie and has never known people like those in the Council of Leaders. But she has heard of Hange-Runec, whose association with the Order of Scripts and the rumors around his extracurricular activities have given him an ominous reputation. She is terrified of her future husband, who also finds her an inconvenience to be dealt with.