When Crown Princess Sereda survives an assassination attempt, the kingdom of Aelunor rejoices. But beneath the celebration, betrayal brews. Her brother Bharen craves the throne and will wield forbidden blood magic to claim it, even if it means murdering their father and framing Sereda for the crime. But Sereda is no pawn. She is a warrior. As she fights to reclaim what is hers, ancient forces are watching. And in the shadows of war, two men stand beside her: Kurt, the loyal captain who pulls away when her heart reaches for him, and Thalen, the fierce elven warrior who breaks every rule to be near her. Love may be her greatest strength-or her undoing. (New chapter will be posted every Monday!)