Joshua grew up surrounded by everything most people could only dream of-wealth, power, and status. Yet, what the world envied was, for him, a gilded cage.
As the crown prince of Valir, Joshua had every material need met, but one thing always eluded him: happiness.
Under his mother's relentless scrutiny, he was molded into an image of perfection, forced to adhere to expectations that drained the joy from his life. Every step he took, every decision he made, was dictated by duty, leaving no room for the desires of his own heart.
Now, as he ascends to the throne and comes to terms with his true self, Joshua finds himself facing challenges far greater than he ever imagined-struggles that will test his spirit, push him to the brink, and threaten to consume him entirely.