As dawn pours its gold across the palace walls, Elara can’t help but wonder how a princess can feel so confined in a life wrapped in silk. Everyone sees Princess Elara—the poised daughter of the Rosewood throne—but no one sees the heavy burden she hides beneath the jeweled crowns. The court’s whispers grow louder by the day, all pointing to the same fate: an arranged marriage to secure her kingdom’s future. Elara understand her duty, but her heart trembles at the thought of pledging her life to someone shes never met. If only she could choose her own destiny instead of having it written for her.*