The royal selection of brides is open. And I only have thirty days to find a way out of this dead end. Around me, intrigue is swirling—other chosen girls are ready for anything to win the prince’s favor. Only I don’t need Erdan, not even a little. I just have to explain that to him somehow. The mark of death dictates its own rules—but in these games of the gods, much more than just my life is on the line. A Midnight Ball is coming, and the choice will be made. The main thing is that the price won’t be too high…