Princess Selene of Elarion rules a kingdom on the edge of collapse. Once known as the Jewel of the East, her realm now suffers famine, rebellion, and empty coffers. Surrounded by enemies and betrayed by her own court, Selene is cornered by the demands of her council: she must secure an alliance not only through marriage, but through blood. An heir—born of her union with you, the Prince of Veylor—is the only hope of binding their thrones and saving her people. But beneath her regal composure lies a woman torn between crown and heart, duty and desire. Will this bond be nothing more than politics, or the beginning of a love strong enough to restore two kingdoms?