Faithless

In the frozen, unforgiving land of Zulüvia, survival is a daily battle for Lylah and her family. With harsh winters draining their resources and livestock growing scarce, Lylah risks everything by venturing far from home to hunt for food, defying new laws and the dangers that lurk in the wild. As tensions between the wealthy palace and the struggling commoners reach a boiling point, Lylah finds herself caught in a web of power, deceit, and treachery. Bound by an unpaid family debt, she reluctantly serves General Knights, a cold and calculating figure, who pulls her deeper into the dangerous machinations of the kingdom.

When she's forced to meet the royal family on the Prince's birthday, Lylah finds herself in an even deadlier game. The Prince, notorious for his cruelty and cold-heartedness, has his eyes on her-and not in a way that bodes well. But Lylah is not one to bend easily. After a daring escape from the royal court, evading both the palace's guards and the Prince's relentless pursuit, she becomes a fugitive in her own land, her life at risk with every passing hour.

However, fate has a twisted sense of humor. As the chase drags on, Lylah and the Prince find themselves entangled in a strange bond-an undeniable connection forged through their shared defiance and deep-seated secrets. What starts as a deadly pursuit gradually evolves into a battle of wills, and Lylah discovers that the Prince may not be the heartless figure she believed him to be.

With enemies closing in and her family's survival at stake, Lylah must decide whether to continue her fight for freedom or face the Prince head-on, risking everything for a chance to change the fate of both her family and the kingdom. In a world where the rich feast and the poor starve, love might be the last thing Lylah expected-but it could also be the key to her survival.