Veil of Power

In a kingdom where magic flows through conduits-rings, blades, relics-Princess Elira harbors a deadly secret: she doesn't need one. Her power lives in her blood, in her bones... and in her mind. A rare, raw gift no one else possesses. And a curse she must never reveal.

Because every time she uses it, something inside her breaks.

In the shadows of the capital's underworld, Kallan-a bound courier turned ruthless broker-has heard whispers of conduitless magic. The kind that can topple thrones. He doesn't care who it belongs to-he only wants to control it, leverage it, and finally break free of the chains that bind him.

But the source of that power isn't a myth.

She's the crown's hidden daughter.

When Kallan uncovers Elira's secret, he sees an opportunity. She sees a threat. But in a world where trust is rare and betrayal is currency, neither of them can walk away. Forced into an uneasy alliance, they begin a slow, dangerous dance of secrets, survival-and something else neither of them expected.
Because Kallan might be the only one who sees Elira not as a weapon, but as a person.

And Elira might be the only one who can save him.

But when Kallan's life hangs in the balance, Elira must choose: keep the darkness at bay-or save him and lose herself to it.

The girl who never wanted a crown may soon wear one woven from shadows.