One year ago, Prince Andrew of Avaloria reclaimed his name. The rebellion's fight toppled Lord Vale's grip on the kingdom, but Avaloria's future is far from secure. War looms on the horizon as Narva and Elmet edge closer to open conflict - and Avaloria is trapped between them. The wrong choice could destroy everything Andrew has fought to protect. In the halls of the palace, the dangers are quieter, but no less deadly. Princess Beatrix of Narva moves with practiced grace, her presence a constant reminder of an old betrothal Andrew never chose. Whispers of a future royal wedding circulate in the court, threatening to undermine every decision. And somewhere beyond the palace walls, is Veronica Neale, though she's never far from Andrew's thoughts. When new enemies emerge and old wounds are reopened, Andrew must confront what it truly means to be king - and how much of himself he's willing to sacrifice to keep Avaloria from shattering. Because in a kingdom built on fragile alliances, even the smallest crack can bring the whole throne down. **BOOK 2 OF THE LEGACY OF AVALORIA TRILOGY**

A writer. A weird stranger. A lot of little conversations. An online understanding. Every night. 23:11.

This is not my story. I just want to share what I have read to all my co-readers. All credits to the author.

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