Ceres "Ce" Allen is an ex-pirate turned smuggler to make ends meet after her family and home was torn apart by the royal guard. Now, years later, the royal guard approaches her with an ultimatum- in order to stay out of jail, Ce must keep the prince alive. A job easier said than done when it involves fitting in at a wealthy private school and dealing with a moody prince who seemingly doesn't care about the death threats. Add to that a new stepmother and a pressure to get married; even though Ce was raised by pirates, she feels like she is drowning. The one to throw her a life line is someone she least expects- the stuck up prince she is forced to protect. - Loosely a Cinderella retelling.