Ari and the Shadow KnightAri spent her whole life stealing food and doing whatever she could to survive in the slums. Then the royal guard took her to the palace and told her the truth. She is the last living heir to the throne.Now the people around her want her dead.Every meal could be poisoned. Every smile could hide a trap. One wrong step inside the palace could cost her life.The only person she can trust is Cassian, the kingdom's Shadow Knight. He is cold, feared, and loyal only to his oath. He was raised to kill, not to protect. But the more time they spend together, the harder it becomes to ignore what is growing between them.To take back the throne, Ari must survive murder attempts, lies, and people willing to do anything for power.Because the most dangerous monsters are not hiding in the dark.They are the ones wearing the crown.