In the heart of the lavish kingdom of Highgarden, where fate holds the upper hand, Xandrienne Lorienvale is poised on the brink of adulthood. It's a season of expectations and societal pressures, as all omegas must secure a marriage by the season's end. But destiny throws an unexpected wild card into the mix as Duke Rowan Sylverion, freshly returned and shrouded in enigma. Their first meeting? A disaster. The second? Even worse. But with gossip swirling and reputations on the line, the two made a deal. Fake a courtship, fool the lot, and protect their own interests. No feelings, just benefits. What starts as a game turns dangerously real, blurring the line between duty and desire. As secrets build and sparks fly, Xandrienne and Rowan must choose. Play by fate's rules, or rewrite them entirely.