Our lives are on display for all: mine is on the stage, his is at the peak of power. The world of Irtkhans won’t accept a half-blood without a name; the Council won’t forgive the ruler’s wrong choice. My feelings could cost me my reputation; his feelings could spark a war. But you can’t explain the fire that brought us together. He won’t let me go, and I’m not ready to give him up. Where will this dangerous passion lead us?