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Princess Hazel of Nok has lived her entire life hidden behind palace walls, branded an abomination for her white hair and golden eyes, features blamed for her mother's death at birth. Feared by the people and despised by her father, Hazel grows up isolated yet sharp-minded, untamed, and unafraid of power.
When Nok faces conquest by King Asher of Anex, known across the world as The Demon for his ruthless victories, Hazel is offered as a sacrifice to save her kingdom. Wrapped and veiled, she is given to the feared king, who accepts her without ever seeing her face, intrigued by her silence, her stillness, and the fact that she does not tremble.
As the fifth queen of Anex, Hazel refuses to bow to court politics or compete for affection. Her sharp tongue, fearless honesty, and rare beauty draw the king's attention, turning his cold indifference into obsession. While the other queens plot her downfall and the court seethes with envy, Hazel becomes the only woman who speaks to Asher without fear and the only one he cannot release.
Even when she probably should.
"I have conquered kingdoms. I have destroyed armies. I have made kings kneel."
His voice was ice. His eyes were fury.
"And you, a princess I took out of pity, just rolled your eyes at me."
She knew she had crossed a line. She knew what he was capable of. And somewhere in the chaos of her hammering heart, she almost didn't care.
Almost.
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