Celeste Dela Cruz has spent her whole life proving that she doesn't need anyone-especially not Killian Hayes , the arrogant heir of a powerful political dynasty. But when their feuding families force them into an arranged marriage for power and reputation, she has no choice but to become the wife of the man she despises.
With old grudges, family expectations, and the weight of tradition pressing down on them, their marriage is a ticking time bomb. In a world where duty outweighs desire, will their love survive-or will their vows burn to ashes?