In the fractured kingdom of Thaiyocuria, where ancient alliances lie in ruin and war-hungry empires press against weakening borders, one princess dares to reforge what time and pride have broken.
Ria, heir to the House of Ravens, has endured trauma, political isolation, and the heavy burden of duty-but she refuses to be a pawn. With the echoes of war on the horizon, she makes a bold move: unite the Old Four Kingdoms-Wolves, Dragons, Serpents, and Ravens-into one alliance strong enough to withstand the coming storm. But in doing so, she draws both admiration and ire, especially from the proud and powerful House of Dragons.
As tensions rise in the council chambers, so too does an emotion far more dangerous than politics-forbidden desire. Her sworn knight, Alexander, is bound to protect her, not love her. But in the quiet moments between strategy and ceremony, their restraint begins to fray.
Old secrets stir. Betrayals take root. And as foreign envoys arrive under the guise of diplomacy, Ria must decide if her heart has room for both peace and passion-or if one will have to be sacrificed for the other.
A tale of power, love, and resilience, The Blade of steel is a sweeping political fantasy where romance and duty clash beneath the banners of long-forgotten kingdoms, and a single woman's will might be the key to saving-or destroying-the realm.