Elayla has never been content with the life she's lived, always blamed by her father for the death of her mother. She channeled her anger and frustration into fighting and killing, letting it consume her. But when she attends a royal dinner, she unexpectedly crosses paths with a stranger-the crown prince of Ainsi. The night quickly escalates into a confrontation. Later, fate forces them into an arranged marriage, one that will uncover long-buried secrets and betrayals , forcing Elayla to confront feelings she's been trying to suppress. As she navigates her new life with a man she despises, Elayla must fight not only the ghosts of her past but also the growing attraction she feels for her husband.