Ash of the sun

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In the realm of Velastra, House Elyssar has ruled for seven centuries beneath the Hollow Crown-a symbol of divine blessing that masks generations of corruption, forbidden love, and bloodshed.
When an aging king breaks 700 years of tradition by naming his niece as heir instead of his nephew, the realm fractures.
Lady Aelira Elyssar never expected to rule. From the direct surviving royal line, she assumed her cousin would wear the crown-as tradition demanded, as everyone expected. But in one shocking announcement, everything changes.
Lord Therion II Elyssar was born for this. Trained his entire life to be king, he is the eldest nephew, the traditional choice, the obvious heir. Descended from a twin whose mysterious death 600 years ago should have ended his line's claim, Therion has every right to feel robbed when the crown goes to a woman instead.
Best friends. First cousins. Bound by blood and a childhood spent ruling the palace together. In three days, they will become enemies.
As the realm chooses sides and ancient grudges resurface, the two must navigate a web of political intrigue, forbidden alliances, and a family history soaked in secrets. Because 600 years ago, two brothers stood in these same halls-and only one survived. Now their descendants will finally answer the question that has haunted House Elyssar for centuries: which line is blessed, and which is broken?
In this tale of ambition, betrayal, and the weight of legacy, the light that once blessed House Elyssar may be the very thing that burns it to ash.
"Only when blood spills blood shall the hollow crown be whole again.