A Dagger Beneath Silk

She may not wear a crown, but she can do everything a queen could-and perhaps even more.

She is a brave woman, a blunt and fearless sister, a lovable daughter, and, hidden beneath her ordinary life, a cold and dangerous queen.

She may not have a palace, but she has something far more precious-a family she can proudly call HOME.

She may not have a king beside her, but she has never needed one to rule her own life.

For years, she has lived quietly, far away from the throne, choosing an ordinary life over the responsibilities of royalty. She thought she had finally escaped the world she was born into.

Until one day, everything changes.

Her peaceful life is shattered. Secrets she thought were buried begin to surface. The family she loves becomes a target, and the identity she tried so hard to leave behind comes knocking at her door.

When her world turns upside down, will she continue pretending to be an ordinary woman?

Or will she finally awaken the queen-and the danger-within her?

Because sometimes, a queen doesn't need a crown to rule.