In a kingdom ruled by deception, where loyalty can be bought and truth is buried beneath the weight of power, one young woman’s choice sparks a rebellion that could reshape an entire realm.

Ysabel of Blackmere was born into privilege but raised on secrets. When she discovers a crest once belonging to the ancient Council—a symbol that could expose the Regent’s corruption—she becomes the hunted instead of the heir. Forced to flee her father’s court, she escapes into a world far more dangerous than the gilded cage she left behind.

Her only protector is Tristan, a former knight bound by an oath he never wanted to swear. Haunted by a past he refuses to speak of, he agrees to escort her across the realm… but neither of them expect how deeply their fates will intertwine. Alongside Rowan, a restless scout with a quick tongue, and Seraphine, a healer carrying power she barely understands, the four companions embark on a journey that will test their trust, their courage, and their beliefs.

Together, they uncover a conspiracy stretching farther than the throne — into the oldest vows that once held the realm together.

Enemies chase them. Alliances shift. Shadows rise.

And at the heart of it all lies a truth powerful enough to ignite a war… or heal a kingdom.

Survival is no longer their only goal.

They must choose what they stand for — and who they will become.

What begins as a political trap spirals into a dangerous bond neither expected.
As Blackmere’s secrets rise, old enemies awaken, and the crown hunts them across forests, keeps, and burning borders, Ysabel and Tristan must face a single truth:

Some vows are chains.
Others are battles.
And the most dangerous ones are written in the heart.