In a kingdom constrained by tradition and duty, Queen Nehita is an example of grace, strength, and a heart weighed by regret. Five years ago, her choice shattered her happiness and the heart of Estelle, the fierce and brilliant daughter of a duke who dared to love her. Now, Estelle has returned-a celebrated war strategist and elite noble whose intellect and cold demeanor mask wounds of the past.
During the coronation of Queen Nehita, the sparks between Estelle and Nehita erupt anew. Stolen glances from each other reveal to no one but them secrets of forbidden love. However, between duty and desire stand Rowan, the loyal knight who is promised to the queen, and Elora, a noblewoman whose eyes are set on Estelle.
Torn by love and obligation, Nehita carries the devastating burden of her crown, while Estelle, a Duchess marred by rejection plays a fatal game of perfidy. Above all, a royal court where alliances are tenuous, with enemies waiting in every nook and corner, jealousy brews, and betrayal is always near. The rekindled passion and the looming danger have Nehita and Estelle confronting the past while defying the world that denies them their love.
Will Nehita follow her heart at the cost of her throne? Will Estelle break free from the chains that bind her to heartache? United, they must risk all-for a love that refuses to be silenced