Ashes Of Devotion

Igris Gar, the prodigious only son of Count Vincent Gar, has been haunted by the stench of corpses and damp earth ever since he was thrown into a dungeon after his mother's death. Tortured by his past and burdened by his brilliance, he has long abandoned notions of freedom-or love.

Leon Lemedelthon, the Crown Prince of the Empire, has spent his life in Igris's shadow, endlessly compared to the prodigy he has met once in his life. Lacking patience, magical talent, and the refinement expected of a future ruler, Leon struggles to find his place in a world that demands perfection.

Their paths collide at the prince's coronation-an encounter that is anything but romantic. Yet fate refuses to let them part so easily. When they meet again, buried secrets resurface, old wounds reopen, and unspoken desires ignite.

What challenges will Leon face as he takes the throne? And what emotions will Igris finally allow himself to feel?

A story of power, longing, and the fragile line between ruin and redemption. Read to find out.