Magic was sealed. The world survived. Barely. When Elena is ripped from her life and dropped into a realm ruled by strict laws and sharper politics, she learns three things very quickly: 1. Magic is forbidden. 2. The Rift that holds it shut is watched by the Northern Kingdoms. 3. She was never meant to be there-and that makes her dangerous. Prince Soren's job is to keep the Rift silent and the world intact. He is disciplined, controlled, and absolutely not interested in complications-especially not a woman from another world who refuses to follow the rules. As the Empire closes in, old protections begin to fail, and attraction becomes a liability, Elena and Soren are forced to choose between control and chaos, duty and desire. ✨ Slow burn fantasy romance 👑 Royal politics & forbidden magic 🔥 Enemies-to-lovers tension In a world built on restraint, falling in love might be the most dangerous mistake of all.