Blood & Empire

In the heart of the Roman Empire, where blood and iron are as common as the air they breathe, the fate of a kingdom and its people hangs in the balance. Gladiator Elise Story weaves an epic tale of love, power, and revenge against the backdrop of betrayal and political intrigue.

Elise Aurelia, the fiercely intelligent and beautiful daughter of the late Emperor Marcus Aurelius and sister to the ruthless Commodus, has been exiled for years to avoid the manipulative clutches of her brother. But upon her return to Rome after her father's death, Elise finds herself thrust into a court now ruled by the mad emperor. With Commodus's obsessive and dangerous fixation on her growing by the day, Elise must navigate a treacherous path of survival within the walls of the palace.

Enter Maximus Decimus Meridius, the legendary general who has lost everything-his family, his home, and his name. Maximus and Elise's paths cross again in the most unexpected of places, and the undeniable pull of their past love reignites with a fierce intensity. Torn between loyalty to her family and her growing feelings for Maximus, Elise must decide how far she is willing to go to protect what she holds dear.

As Commodus's rule becomes ever more tyrannical, Elise and Maximus's bond strengthens. Together, they join forces with the rebels determined to overthrow the mad emperor, but the price of victory is high. In the battle for Rome's future, Elise will discover her true power-not just as a ruler's daughter, but as a woman determined to rewrite her family's legacy.