The war is lost, the hero is dead, and Briony Rosewood—once destined to stand beside greatness—is now a prisoner of the enemy. With her kingdom fallen and her powerful Mind Magic stripped away, she’s sold at auction to Toven Hearst, a high-ranking Bomardsun and the object of her long-buried infatuation. As the sister of the slain heir, Briony becomes a pawn in a ruthless family’s quest for power, forced into a world of control, manipulation, and cruel Heart Magic. Yet even in captivity, hope flickers. As alliances form in unexpected places, Briony must decide if she’ll surrender to her fate—or ignite a rebellion that could reshape a shattered world.