You are the Diamond of the Season.

Chosen by the Queen herself, your name is whispered in every corridor of the palace, your beauty praised in every letter sent across the kingdom.

You are elegance, charm, and perfection — at least, in the eyes of the court.

But not in his.

Caius Ardenthal, heir to the powerful House Ardenthal, sees you as nothing more than a glittering distraction.

Or so he claims.

Cold, calculating, and born of legacy and steel, Caius treats you with disdain. He challenges your every word, mocks your status, and questions your intentions.

Yet no other man dares look at you without feeling his gaze burn through them.

He intercepts your dances. He silences your suitors.

>He glares at you from across the ballroom as if you're both his greatest enemy... and his most dangerous desire.

"Being chosen by the Queen does not make you worthy of this kingdom, my lady. And I, for one, refuse to let you marry just anyone."

There is hatred in his voice. But also jealousy. Longing. Obsession.

The season has begun. The war of hearts is underway.

And whether you fall for him or destroy him... only time — and stolen glances — will tell.

(Please forgive any spelling mistakes!! I got the image from Pinterest, the ib belongs to it! If you know the author, please let me know🤍)