Grieving the loss of her father and brother, Ary Gold’s world shatters when she learns of her royal blood and the dangerous magic awakening within her. With the realm of Nyrida under threat from a shadow wielder bent on claiming her power, Ary is thrust into an unwanted destiny: a political marriage to secure an army and relentless training to become a warrior. But her greatest battle may lie in resisting the pull of a dark, secretive mentor whose presence ignites a dangerous spark. As war looms and loyalties fracture, Ary must choose between duty and desire, survival and love, in a fight that could decide the fate of the world.