Marry the prince. Then kill him.
Princess Madalina has always been the weak one in a family that thrives on deceit and cruelty. Her only solace lies in the palace gardens, where she tends her magical “grave flowers,” blooms infamous for their use in torment and torture.
But when her twin sister Inessa becomes trapped in a terrifying purgatory, Madalina is forced into her place—betrothed to Prince Aeric of a powerful kingdom. Inessa’s mission was never just marriage; it was assassination. Now Madalina must carry it out.
Torn between duty and desire, she finds herself drawn to the clever prince she’s meant to kill. To save her sister, she must play the most dangerous game of all: betray her family or her own heart.
