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Marina, a poor citizen from Avaloria finds herself falling in love with Prince Kai of Darkwood and he's the only thing she wants but he's what someone else wants too..
Will the poor, filthy citizen from another kingdom win the rich, handsome prince's heart? Or will everything get in the way of her being with her one true love?
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