In a kingdom ruled by the weight of war and tradition, Prince Darce is raised to believe that power is forged in blood and steel. From the towering halls of the palace to the hushed lessons of the royal study, he is taught that a ruler's strength lies in conquest, not compassion. Yet, as he grows, doubt takes root in his heart. The stained-glass depictions of his ancestors' victories feel hollow, and the whispers of his closest friend, James, sow questions that should never be spoken aloud.
When a hidden truth about the kingdom's past is uncovered-one that threatens the very foundation of its rule-Darce must choose between the path laid before him and the one his heart longs to forge. But defying centuries of tradition is no small feat, and with the queen's unyielding grip tightening around his fate, he risks not only his birthright but his life.
As war looms on the horizon, and betrayal festers in the shadows, Darce and James must decide where their loyalties lie. Will they uphold the legacy of the crimson crown, or will they shatter it and forge a new destiny?
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