In the Ember Dominion, blood decides everything-especially who deserves to survive. Selari Aevorne has spent her entire life in the shadows of a forgotten noble house, told she is nothing more than a servant's daughter. But when a royal inspection forces the truth into the open, she is dragged into the capital under armed guard, accused of carrying the bloodline of the fallen Ember Throne. Caelum Aqualis, a knight sworn to the crown, is assigned to watch her. Cold, disciplined, and loyal to a kingdom that raised him, he believes she is either a threat-or a mistake that should never have lived. Yet the closer he stays to her, the more the kingdom's lies begin to crack. "I am not your enemy," Selari whispers once in the dark cell. Caelum answers without looking at her, "Everyone tied to the throne says that... right before they burn a kingdom down." But when old records begin to surface and nobles start turning silent, one question rises above all else- is Selari truly the last heir... or the first mistake the empire tried to erase? --- This story contains mature themes and is intended for mature readers. DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish, a combination of Tagalog and English. 𝐁𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐧: February 3, 2026 𝐄𝐧𝐝: March 23, 2026 𝐌𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐝: July 14, 2026