In the mystical Kingdom of Ilovria, noblewoman Clair Berlin's life changes forever when she meets Prince Damian-a brooding, mysterious royal with eyes only for her. But their blossoming romance faces threats from Damian's jealous half-brother, Theodore, who's willing to do anything to claim what his brother has, including Clair.
Amid court intrigue, hidden secrets, and an ancient prophecy, Clair is drawn into a web of love, betrayal, and destiny. As the kingdom teeters on the edge of chaos, Clair must navigate powerful forces and choose between duty and desire, a decision that could change Ilovria forever.
As Claire aims to leave her oppressive stepfamily behind, she befriends Zion. Will he be her ticket to freedom or a distraction in achieving her dreams?
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Claire Olsen has had a crush on Zion Petrakis since the first time she laid eyes on him, but he never noticed, instead only having eyes on the school's it girl, Maddie Jennings. Knowing she couldn't compete with Maddie, Claire hid her feelings for Zion, satisfied with admiring him from afar. However, when a series of events led Claire closer to Zion, her feelings for him grew from infatuation to love. And despite fighting hard to keep her feelings contained by distancing herself from Zion, he was determined to show her that he's earned a spot in her life.
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