A crown. A ball. A rebellion. And two hearts caught in the crossfire.
Sinder St. Ayers was never meant to be a blacksmith. Born to rule but branded as illegitimate, he is one fading heartbeat away from losing his last chance at the throne. A neighboring future ruler, Princess Henrietta Charmant, needs an engagement to secure her crown. What she doesn’t need is a mystery noble with a stubborn streak and a past wrapped in whispers. Especially with the threat of a growing rebellion beating at her walls. With time running out, their only hope is in putting aside pride…or risk losing everything they were born to protect.