A princess bound by duty.

A kingdom on the edge of ruin.

A love that defies every rule.

Princess Lyla of Elthas has always known her crown would come at a cost. To claim her throne, she must choose a husband the Council approves of—one who can strengthen her kingdom with power, alliances, or wealth. But Lyla's heart already belongs to Amyra, her best friend since childhood, whose presence steadies her even as the court conspires to bend her will.

Refusing to become a pawn, Lyla proposes her own solution: a tournament of trials where her suitors must prove their worth. Each challenge will test not only their skill and strength, but also their ability to stand beside a queen who refuses to be ruled.

Among the rivals is Spencer, a prince with secrets of his own, who sees more of Lyla than she dares admit. As tensions rise, Lyla must navigate dangerous politics, suspicious deaths, and whispers of long-buried magic—all while hiding the forbidden truth of her heart.

The Council demands obedience. The gods demand sacrifice.

But Lyla refuses to surrender her crown—or the women she loves.

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