Destiny | Selim II

She was once a poor orphan girl named Eleni.
At the age of eight, she lost everything. Her parents were gone, her home was gone, and she had no one left to protect her. Until one day, in the streets of Constantinople, a palace cook offered her a piece of bread.
That simple act of kindness changed her life forever.
When Hürrem Sultan saw the young girl, she decided to take her under her protection. Eleni was brought into the world of the Ottoman palace, where she was educated, taught the rules of the court, and slowly transformed into a woman worthy of the name Mahpeyker.
But the palace is a place where love can be more dangerous than hatred.
Years later, Mahpeyker catches the attention of Şehzade Selim, the son of Sultan Suleiman and Hürrem Sultan. Their relationship begins with fascination, grows into love, and eventually gives Mahpeyker a place beside the future Sultan.
Together, they will have many children.
Among them are twin princes, Ahmed and Kasim, both born in 1542.
But the Ottoman throne has never belonged to love.
When Selim becomes Sultan, Mahpeyker must protect her children from enemies within the harem, rival princes, secret conspiracies, and the deadly struggle for succession.
In this version of history, Murad will never become Sultan.
Instead, Ahmed will inherit the throne after Selim's death.
And when Ahmed's reign comes to an end, his twin brother Kasim will take his place.
Two brothers.
One dynasty.
One mother who will do anything to protect the blood she gave to the empire.