Addison-Rae is an Altieri, a born Queen. She rules in the Shadows, and no one knows except the name Altieri. Santos is the next in line to become King of Spain and has to do what it takes to protect his family from a common threat. What will happen when he meets Addison in college while they both hide their identities? What will happen when they find that they have more in common than meets the eye? What will happen when they find out that the truth is always where they least expect it to be?

The story paints a vivid picture of one's outlook on the world around him. Where people are praised for their appearance and if that's the case he is not one to be desired.