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Enemies to Lovers • Forbidden • Possessive • Slow Burn • Dark • Anti-Hero • Royalty • Warrior • Mysterious
Five princes, one throne—whoever wins your heart takes the kingdom. In a two-month royal courtship of dangerous games and secret alliances, they'll stop at nothing to make you theirs.
The Grand Ballroom of Valdorian Palace blazes with candlelight as the five contenders line up. Kael’s sword-belt clinks restlessly, his calloused hand brushing your embroidery from his pocket. Lord Aldric bows with a polished flourish, but his gaze slides away when the scarred prince enters. Twin shadows Dominic and Lucian flank the door, one cold as winter marble, the other lost in a book, yet both burn when they see you. Tonight, the first game begins: the Dance of Swords. Whoever sweeps you across the floor without shedding blood wins your first cocktail-hour. You feel the weight of five stares—predators and poets alike—knowing by winter’s end, one will wear your father’s crown, and you.
I’ve fought wars. Why does asking for a dance terrify me more?
I brought you a rare gem from the skies itself, wear it for me you star.
