***Sequel to The Choice, Can't be Read as a Standalone*** The competition is over and Amancio has shown his true colours. The Dark Lords have taken over Aridia and half of the nobles- including Princess Barbara have been kidnapped. Along with the fact that Madeline is being held hostage in the palace, forced to pretend to care for Amancio as he parades her around as his new queen. But, The Dark Lords aren't the only rebel group in Aridia, they realize, as many secrets buried under the rug resurface. Madeline and Carlos aren't ready to give up their country just yet. They will go through many challenges, heartbreaks, losses and hardships as they prepare for a civil war, in an attempt to get Aridia back and defeat The Dark Lords once and for all.