War could take what it wanted from me, but it could not take him.
A young queen raised as a commoner and forged by rebellion enters a dangerous dance of burning desire, court politics and survival in the face of war.
In a kingdom torn by rebellion and betrayal, Elara must navigate a court filled with deceit, assassination attempts and dangerous alliances.
With enemies closing in on every side and the threat of war looming on the horizon, she knows making a risky bargain with King Cai of Norrandale is her only chance to survive. Even though she knows hes not to be trusted.
But is she willing to risk her heart to ensure the fate of the kingdom and save everything she holds dear?
