The Invention of Darkness

In the kingdom of Adilea, Princess Octavia leads a double life. By day, she is the perfect royal, adored by her people. But by night, she becomes a skilled and ruthless vigilante assassin, dealing justice in the shadows. Her secret world is upended when her older brother, the king, is found mysteriously murdered. Thrust into power, Octavia must assume the throne and manage the weight of ruling her kingdom, all while Caleria, a rival nation, prepares to launch an attack.

As the threat of war looms, Octavia faces the challenge of balancing her new role as queen with her covert activities. Her only ally appears to be her royal advisor, Enzo Lorraine. A man both dangerously charming and enigmatic. Unsure of who to trust and with the kingdom's future hanging in the balance, Octavia must unravel her brother's death, outsmart her enemies, and navigate the dangerous path between duty and desire, all while saving her people from destruction.