Anise never thought she would leave her father's house and orchard. She never thought she was very beautiful but she is chosen to be a concubine for a new prince. There is love, romance, mystery, and intrigue waiting for her in the castle. ....."Please stop! this is a mistake I just want to go home" I plead. He starts laughing as if I told him a funny joke. "I don't think so girlie!" He replies and then slaps my face with his hand. It was not too hard of a slap but the rings on fingers scratched my face. He then licks my cheek where he scratched and slowly moves his mouth closer to mine and and gently presses his lips against mine. I thought it would be more rough but I am surprised with the gentleness of it and feel myself melting and the need to catch my breath. "I do not think I will be able to get enough of you" he says......

Elisa Carams was an ordinary two in a small state of Illèa when she was summoned to participate in Prince Aaron's selection, where she falls deeply in love with him. The selection has changed her life forever, and she can never be the same social elite she once was. No, she is now a lady of Illèa. One day, the palace is attacked by insurgent forces. Elisa is taken by the rebels, and forced to live under their rules with a cruel leader. Elisa is thrown into an environment with violence, a strict government, and cruelty with only her faith in Aaron's attempts to save her keeping her sane. She has freed herself from her chains to be locked up again, but the question is why? *book 2 to summoned*