She is the Pearl of London—owned by power, desired by men… and never meant to be free.
As one of the Seven Jewels of London, Cleodora de Beaumont has spent her life as a prized courtesan under the control of a ruthless bishop, her beauty traded to keep her opium-addicted father alive.
But when she dares to run, she collides with the one man she should never want—a knight sworn to protect the king. Aidric St.
John of the Guard of Six—Henry III’s most elite protectors—lives by duty, honor, and absolute loyalty. Hiding Cleo is treason.
Wanting her is worse because she belongs to a dangerous man… and she carries a secret that could destroy them both.
As desire turns deadly and loyalties are tested, Cleo must decide—remain a pawn… or risk everything for the knight who would burn the world to set her free.
