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To wear the crown is to risk losing yourself.
Now king of Aethelgar, Hosea walks the fragile line between duty and identity. Haunted by secrets of his bloodline and the legacy of kings before him, he seeks truths long buried-before they consume him.
Alissa stands at the crossroads of destiny. Torn between the weight of her purpose and the pull of her heart, she must navigate a world of magic, prophecy, and forbidden love. Her feelings for Hosea grow stronger... but so does the guilt tied to Adam, the boy she left behind.
Meanwhile, Prince Alistair's carefully guarded secret is on the verge of being exposed-one that could upend everything and everyone he loves.
As old powers stir and darker forces close in, choices will be made.
Hearts will break.
And thrones may fall.
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The crownless throne and ashen chain
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