Trapped by a generations-old marriage alliance, Princess Yetsune yearns to break free from her gilded cage. Her dream of freedom turns into a nightmare when she makes the reckless decision to embark on an escapade to the kingdom she is betrothed to and falls into a tangled web of forbidden love, political deceit and betrayal. Disguised as a commoner, a chance encounter with Callan, the Empress’s brother brings about a love at first sight that soon turns into a passionate romance. Clinging onto Callan, Yetsune decides to go against her destiny and escape the marriage alliance. But when deceit and betrayal entangles her with the Imperial Princes, she becomes a pawn in a dangerous game of power and influence. With her identity exposed too soon and factions vying for her hand and the power it brings, Yetsune's plan spins out of control. Though her heart belongs to Callan, Yetsune is forced into a marriage of convenience with the Third Prince. Their marriage as well as the military power the Third Prince yields spins her into a web of schemes to obtain the throne. Yetsune must navigate a treacherous path in a court swarming with deceit, betrayals, obsession and romance. Can she reunite with her first love or will she embrace this dangerous marriage with the Third Prince? I will be updating every day so please add to your library for steady updates. The cover is not mine but edited by me.
Lady Leya stares at him, her breath caught in her throat, stunned and wounded. But she refuses to leave like this. He's just hurt, she tells herself, and would never truly turn her away.
"Anakin," she whispers, moving closer. "Look into my eyes. This isn't you—"
Suddenly, he lunges at her, his hand seizing her throat. Lady Leya gasps as her breath is squeezed from her lungs. She claws at his hand, struggling against his grip as her face reddens.
He's gone crazy! The man before her is unrecognizable. The familiar kindness and tenderness that once lit his eyes have been replaced by a terrifying thirst for blood and fury. He looks at her as if he no longer knows her, as if the darkness within him has swallowed him whole.
"Anakin…l-let…go," she pleads, feeling life slowly slip out of her.