The Flames That Bind Us (Daughter of Fire #1)

A girl whose powers are drawn from legends must play a role in an upcoming war that links her to a dark King who she deeply loathes. After all, fire burns brighter in the darkness. Lydia Voltaire only longed for one thing; to complete her training and become the ancient, powerful wizard she was born to be. But there is only one problem...well, two problems, actually. First, no matter how hard her guardian, Lucius Voltaire, trains her; she still remains weak. And the second, there's the little matter of being destined to the King of Imarnia. Lydia understood nothing of it. All she knew, is that when she turns eighteen, she is to be delivered to King Gabriel. And all the while she must remain a virgin until he comes and claims her. Both Lydia and the king detest their written fate and wish to be ridden of it, but the will of the gods is final. With the looming threat of a war and a prophecy that links Lydia to it, she isn't sure of what she's getting herself into. Old enemies are rising, allies are being made, new powers are being discovered, and Lydia replaces herself being in the center of it all. The only way she can ensure the end of the war is to trust the king she deeply loathes, but will it be too little too late?