Princess Elise Lysander lives for defying expectations—sneaking into gambling dens and avoiding marriage at all costs. But when her uncle, the king, uses her ailing father as leverage, Elise is forced to work with Legion Grey, a mysterious dowry negotiator with secrets of his own.
As passion flares between them, danger closes in: shadowy attacks, a cursed beast bent on vengeance, and rumors of fae seeking their lost crown. When a violent coup erupts, Elise escapes with Legion, only to uncover his hidden agenda and dark ties to returning magic.
With war looming, Elise faces an impossible choice—her kingdom, or a man whose secrets might shatter everything.
Which path will she choose?
