Living as a commoner in the wake of her father’s death, Ananya wanted nothing to do with royal politics. But Prince Varun has a knack for dragging her back into trouble—especially when his celestial moon mark flares in response to her sun.

Tied together by marks that bleed permanently if either dies, their quiet dynamic is upended when a local smuggling ring uncovers a massive palace conspiracy.

Stopping the smugglers is just step one. What comes next is a dangerous game of court politics, high-stakes adventure, and a burn so slow it could catch the entire kingdom on fire.

Because in a realm where wearing the wrong house crest means betrothal, and a glowing mark signifies imminent death, love and treason are dangerously close to becoming the exact same thing.