In the fifth novel of the thrilling Bridge Kingdom series, a forbidden love threatens to destroy a fragile peace between kingdoms when a princess promised in marriage falls for the wrong brother. A commander who bled to defend her people, Ahnna is haunted by two beliefs: that she failed to protect Ithicana from invasion, and that saving her homeland means leaving it behind forever. The Maridrinians left Ithicana in ruins and its people impoverished, so when the wealthy kingdom of Harendell claims her as a bride for its crown prince, Ahnna is prepared to do whatever it takes to gain influence as the future queen and control the gold that comes with the throne. Yet Ahnna swiftly discovers that beneath the beautiful surface of Harendell’s court is a dark underbelly built upon schemes, duplicity, and the pursuit of power. The only individual who holds himself above the politics is not her future husband, but his infuriating half-brother, James. As she begins to question whether Harendell is the ally it claims to be, Ahnna finds herself drawn into a forbidden attraction to the wrong prince. As deadly plots tighten around her, Ahnna must decide whether saving her people will be achieved as a bride or as a blade.