Every orphan dreams of finding a family—but what if the truth shatters everything you've ever known?

At 18, Elizabeth's life has been defined by loneliness and a longing to belong. But when two strangers appear claiming to be her parents, her world spirals into chaos. Not only are they alive—they're the king and queen of a kingdom called Ceshela, and Elizabeth is the heir to the throne.

Thrust into a royal life she never imagined, Elizabeth returns to Ceshela, a land filled with wonders and hidden perils. Amidst palace intrigue and shadowy threats, she must navigate a new reality where nothing is as it seems.

And then there's the infuriatingly overbearing captain of the guard, a man she can't stand—yet can't ignore.

Will Elizabeth find her place in this unfamiliar world, or will the burdens of duty and the dangers lurking in the shadows consume her?