Play for a husband. Dont fall for his enemies
As the second-born princess of a kingdom conquered by a brutal empire, Im nothing but a pawn. Little do I expect my parents to arrange my marriage to the most powerful bachelor of all: the son of the emperor himself.
But when I arrive at the imperial palace, I discover I must compete for my betrothed—vying with the court noblewomen in a series of humiliating trials to prove our devotion.
Those who fail will be executed.
For the sake of my country, Ill risk my life to win my husband—this sadistic man who applauds the torment and flaunts his lovers.
Unfortunately, my scheming competitors arent my only enemies. The emperors royal wards—princes of other conquered domains, fostered to ensure their families obedience—lurk in the shadows.
They see me as a traitor, prostrating myself for our tyrants approval. The perfect target for their bottled rage. Theyll do whatever they can to distract me, unsettle me ruin me.
I cant help being drawn in by their seductive wiles. Behind their simmering fury, their pain and broken hopes call to me.
They might be just the allies I need to save my life and my kingdom. But only if I can conquer these wicked men before I lose my heart.
