Four great houses. One imperial throne. And a girl destined to change the empire forever. Aristea, the beloved daughter of Emperor Julius, lives peacefully within the palace walls of Vihas. But as tensions rise between the noble households, the empire slowly descends into secrets, betrayal, ambition, and war. With dangerous enemies hiding behind smiles and love becoming both a strength and a weakness, Aristea's path toward becoming Empress will be far more painful than she ever imagined. A fantasy romance filled with political intrigue, family conflict, betrayal, magic, and unexpected humor.