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In the Empire of Simera, where loyalty is as valuable as gold and betrayal hides behind gilded smiles, one choice can alter the fate of all.
After House Rudwic aids in saving the Empire from a devastating famine, the Emperor rewards the Marquisate by elevating them to Ducal status-and grants their only child and daughter, Navina, the extraordinary privilege of choosing any Imperial Prince as her husband.
Everyone expects her to choose the Crown Prince.
Until she overhears a single conversation that changes everything.
With her dreams shattered, Navina makes an unexpected choice, she willingly binds her life to Lucien Vael-the exiled Heir to the Throne and current Grand Duke of the Frozen land of Winterhold. He was branded a traitor, though the accusations were never proven, and became the most feared man throughout the Empire.
However, as Navina quickly discovers, Lucien is nothing like the man rumors have described.
In the land of Winterhold, Navina discovers that the man she married is a Noble Ruler devoted to his people, a man steadfast in his faith despite all he'd endured, and a kinder person than she'd ever imagined.
But while love begins to bloom amid snow-covered mountains, dangerous enemies gather both in the Capital and in the North, determined to keep secrets buried and the rightful Heir form reclaiming what was stolen.
Together, Navina and Lucien must navigate Courtly intrigue, hidden conspiracies, and the growing shadows surrounding the Imperial Throne.
For sometimes the greatest love story begins with the choice no one expects.
(This is a closed door, clean, HEA series. No cheating, No cliffhangers, Guaranteed Happy Ending)
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