Summary In the midst of a fracturing empire, three hearts collide on the battleground of a fierce civil war, weaving a complex tapestry of love and conflict. General Lysander, a stoic and strategic leader of the royal army, and Captain Thalia, a fiery rebel commander, begin as fierce adversaries. Their initial encounters are fraught with tension and animosity, each dedicated to their cause but undeniably drawn to the other's formidable spirit and tactical brilliance. Their battles are not only fought with swords but with words, as each confrontation leaves them more intrigued and conflicted. Enter Eris, a cunning diplomat whose allegiance sways with a persuasive eloquence that masks a deeper, more personal agenda. Eris knows Lysander and Thalia not just as enemies but as former lovers, now torn apart by war and duty. Seeing the potential for peace and personal gain, Eris manipulates events to force the three of them into an uneasy alliance. As the war intensifies, so does the trio's emotions. Forced to confront their pasts and the growing feelings between them, Lysander, Thalia, and Eris find themselves in a tumultuous negotiation of desire and duty. Through secret meetings, dangerous liaisons, and heart-wrenching betrayals, they must navigate their personal conflicts and their responsibilities to their people. With the empire's fate hanging in the balance, the three must decide if their newly forged bonds are strong enough to challenge their loyalties and perhaps alter the course of the war. Can they transform their fiery enmity into a polyamorous love strong enough to unite their divided world, or will their passions ignite the flames of destruction? **Hearts Entwined in Battle** explores the complex dynamics of love and loyalty, questioning whether the heart can truly be the path to peace in a world torn by conflict.
13 parts