From a scullery girl into little princesses; from an powerless slave into an heiress of a wealthy line—where, instead of the fate of a kitchen girl, she gets the chance to become the favorite of one of the most powerful men in the state.
Because of a magical Gift? No. A curse.
People like me are called shildas. Flair is both my Gift and my curse. The Gift lets me influence the feelings of people and animals, while the curse can cause men uncontrollable, painful passion. Hoping to use the power granted by Flair, they brought me—daughter of a landless knight and a servant—into an ancient family. Thanks to my Gift, I gained teachers, a Mentor, and the best brother in the world. But it was the curse that tied me to the Second Advisor of the prince—Lord Radu Viore. Now he wants more than just a puppet named Lira—he wants me, all of me…