Betrayed by fate, bound by duty, and tempted by forbidden love.

Ahnna, a fierce commander haunted by past failures, carries the weight of Ithicana's ruin on her shoulders. Desperate to save her impoverished homeland, she accepts a marriage to Harendell's crown prince, hoping to wield the power and gold that come with the throne.

But beneath Harendell's glittering façade lies a court rife with schemes and treachery. Only James, the infuriating half-brother of her betrothed, stands apart from the political games.

As forbidden attraction ignites between them, Ahnna uncovers dark secrets that make her question Harendell's true intentions. With deadly plots closing in, she must choose between her duty as a bride and her instincts as a warrior.

Will she sacrifice her heart to save her people, or will love be the weapon that destroys them all?