"She builds weapons. He starts wars. Falling in love was the most dangerous move."
Kiana was born a noble — but never the favorite. Overshadowed by Rose, the charming, talented cousin her family took in and slowly chose instead, Kiana learned early that love could be stolen. And in trying to take it back she rebelled — not out of cruelty, but desperation. It only made things worse.
When her engagement shatters — her father gives her one year to build a name in a kingdom that cages women like her… or surrender her freedom to a marriage chosen for her.
Armed with nothing but her late grandfather’s banned craft of weapon-making and a will forged in fire, Kiana starts building weapons. Building a name. Building her own future. But the more she rises, the more dangerous her world becomes — and the more she draws the attention of Crown Prince Reuben.
He should have been her enemy. Instead, he becomes her shield — and the only one who sees the fire beneath her scars. But love is a risk she can’t afford.
And as Kiana climbs, so do her enemies.
None more dangerous than the sister who once held her hand.